Hybrid Strategic Health & Safety Leader – Infrastructure

Principal People Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join a prominent ground engineering contractor based in Leeds. This hybrid leadership role requires a technical background in H&S, compliance with legislation, and the ability to influence senior decisions. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight across UK operations, ensuring continuous improvement and mentoring junior team members. An attractive salary of up to GBP70,000 is offered along with benefits including a company car or allowance, enhanced pension, and private medical coverage.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP70,000

Company car (hybrid or electric) or GBP6,500 car allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance and share save scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Experience in ground investigations or similar infrastructure activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic H&S leadership across UK operations.
• Act as key advisor to the board and senior leadership team.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and client requirements.
• Represent the business in trade bodies and industry forums.
• Lead incident investigations and improve processes.
• Mentor junior H&S team members.

Skills

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent

Experience in ground investigations

Geotechnical expertise

Knowledge in Civil Engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join a prominent ground engineering contractor based in Leeds. This hybrid leadership role requires a technical background in H&S, compliance with legislation, and the ability to influence senior decisions. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight across UK operations, ensuring continuous improvement and mentoring junior team members. An attractive salary of up to GBP70,000 is offered along with benefits including a company car or allowance, enhanced pension, and private medical coverage.