Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Structures

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to drive safety standards and a culture of inclusion across multiple projects in the UK. This role requires a Level 5 qualification and strong expertise in risk management. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering safe, inclusive construction solutions.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Opportunities to work on landmark projects

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification (minimum) in a relevant subject.
• Background in civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge in Occupational Health Risk Management and Safety Risk Management.
• Skilled in coaching, training, auditing, and investigations.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and site teams to meet the highest safety standards.
• Coach and guide operational teams using Inclusion & Wellbeing engagement tools.
• Carry out assurance activities on safety processes.
• Work as part of a collaborative team on complex infrastructure projects.

Skills

Coaching

Auditing

Investigations

Occupational Health Risk Management

Safety Risk Management

Education

Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Rethinking Safety through Inclusion & Wellbeing

Join us in shaping a safer, more inclusive future for construction.

At Expanded – part of the Laing O'Rourke group – we believe safety goes beyond PPE and checklists. It's about creating environments where people feel physically and psychologically safe, supported, and seen. That's why our Inclusion & Wellbeing approach puts people at the heart of everything we do.

We're now hiring a Health & Safety Manager to support multiple major projects across Birmingham, Surrey, and Kent. This is a chance to lead from the front, influence safety culture, and embed wellbeing into every layer of delivery.

What you'll be doing:

• Be the go-to expert, supporting managers and site teams to meet the highest safety standards.

• Coach and guide operational teams using our Inclusion & Wellbeing engagement tools – helping everyone have a voice on site.

• Carry out assurance activities that give confidence in how effectively safety processes are working.

• Work as part of a collaborative, high-performing team on some of the most complex and exciting infrastructure projects in the UK.

What we're looking for:

• Level 5 qualification (minimum) in a relevant subject

• Background in civils or infrastructure projects

• Strong technical knowledge in Occupational Health Risk Management and Safety Risk Management

• Skilled in coaching, training, auditing, and investigations

• Membership of a relevant professional body

Don't meet every requirement?
We know great people come from a range of backgrounds. If you have transferable skills and a commitment to continuous learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Expanded?

Expanded is the specialist delivery partner within Laing O'Rourke, offering early-stage construction solutions such as piling, precast concrete, post-tensioning, and structural services. With the backing of a global business and access to central design and engineering expertise, we deliver certainty on complex projects – from the ground up.

What we offer:

• A collaborative, values-led culture with care and wellbeing at the core

• Opportunities to work on landmark projects with long-term impact

• A commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessible recruitment processes

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants who meet the essential criteria and who identify as having a long-term health condition or disability. Let us know how we can support you during the process.

Help us deliver the future of safe, inclusive construction.

Apply now.

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