Health & Safety Manager - Highways

Caval Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited seeks an Experienced Health & Safety Manager for highways projects in Manchester. You will ensure compliance with H&S regulations, lead safety inspections, and provide staff training to prevent accidents on site.

Candidates should hold a health & safety qualification (Masters, Bachelor's, NVQ or NEBOSH) and may have IOSH membership. You will help develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and manage emergency procedures to maintain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety degree or professional qualification.
• Experience in highways and civil engineering health and safety.
• Experience as Health & Safety Manager or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Regularly conduct safety inspections, adhering to safety standards.
• Offer staff training on health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Monitor workplace conditions and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance to management, employees, and contractors.
• Update safety records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Establish health and safety policies per laws and regulations.
• Lead safety meetings and address concerns professionally.
• Identify opportunities to improve health and safety performance.
• Examine accidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrences.
• Perform workplace risk assessments and minimize risks.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety laws and company policies.
• Create and execute emergency response plans and drills.
• Continuously update safety programs to address emerging risks.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

IOSH Membership (preferred)

Education

Master's degree in Health & Safety

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety

NVQ

NEBOSH

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager (Highways)

Location: Manchester (North West)

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Package

Role

As an Experienced Health & Safety Manager in the Civil Engineering sector you will ensure compliance with H&S regulations and procedures to prevent accidents from occurring on site.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety qualification such as a Masters, Bachelor's Degree, NVQ, or NEBOSH
• IOSH Membership (preferred)It is also essential that you hold the experience below;

Experience

• A successfully history of operating on Highways and Civil Engineering projects whilst adhering to Health and Safety standards
• Previously worked within a Health and Safety Manager position or similar, with an accomplished track recordResponsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Regularly conduct safety inspections, adhering to safety standards
• Offering staff training on health and safety procedures and regulations
• Monitoring workplace conditions and practices to identify areas for improvement
• Provide guidance and consultation to management, employees, and contractors
• Update and maintain required safety records up to date as per regulatory standards
• Establish health and safety policies in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Effectively lead safety meetings, addressing any health and safety concerns professionally
• Recognise possibilities to enhance health and safety performance, boosting workplace safety
• Examine accidents thoroughly to identify root causes and implement measures to prevent them
• Perform workplace risk assessments to recognise potential hazards, implementing measures to minimise risks
• Oversee compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and company policies, and ensuring corrective actions are taken as needed
• Create and execute emergency response plans and procedures, encompassing evacuation protocols, first aid measures, and emergency drills
• Consistently evaluating and updating health and safety programs to address emerging risks and enhance workplace safety