Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Sphere Solutions; Conwy; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a significant infrastructure project in South Wales. This role involves providing strong leadership in H&S, supporting project teams in compliance, conducting site inspections, and managing reporting and improvement plans. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in senior H&S roles in major projects, with solid knowledge of legislation and excellent communication skills. A passion for developing safety culture is essential.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role within major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation, procedures and auditing.
• Experience managing advisors and working with Tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong H&S leadership across the project, ensuring best practice and compliance.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and safety surveillance, identifying improvements.
• Oversee incident/accident investigations and ensure lessons learned are implemented.

Skills

Leadership capability

H&S legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Reporting skills

Passion for safety culture

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Snowdonia

£75k - £80k + car allowance

Permanent | Leading Tier 1 Contractor

We're recruiting for an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to join a major infrastructure project in South Wales. This is a key leadership position, responsible for driving a positive safety culture, supporting project leadership, and ensuring full compliance across a complex, high-risk environment.

The Role

• Provide strong H&S leadership across the project, ensuring best practice and compliance.
• Support Directors, Managers and Supervisors in meeting their H&S responsibilities.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and safety surveillance, identifying improvements.
• Oversee incident/accident investigations and ensure lessons learned are implemented.
• Manage H&S reporting, data analysis, KPIs and continuous improvement plans.
• Review and contribute to H&S plans, RAMS and procedures.
• Ensure contractor compliance and stop work where safety is compromised.
• Lead inductions, training, safety campaigns and wellbeing initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role within major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership capability and confidence influencing site teams.
• Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation, procedures and auditing.
• Experience managing advisors and working with Tier 1 contractors.
• Strong communication, investigation and reporting skills.
• Passion for developing safety culture and promoting wellbeing.

If you're interested in supporting one of the most exciting infrastructure projects in Wales, please get in touch