Senior Health & Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering and Utilities contractor seeks a Senior Health and Safety Manager to develop their Safety function. This hybrid role will refine and implement the H&S strategy while managing a small team. Ideal candidates have experience in relevant sectors and a NEBOSH qualification.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Defined route to Head of H&S and Director level roles

Pension scheme

Plus additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Utilities, Telecommunications, Highways, Construction or similar environments.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent required.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice and support across live projects.
• Conducting incident investigations and implementing preventative measures.
• Leading on audits, inspections, and site-based engagement.

Skills

Health and Safety Advice

Incident Investigation

Continuous Improvement

Audit and Inspection

Team Management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to shape and lead Health and Safety within a growing and forward-thinking Civil Engineering and Utilities contractor?

Do you want to progress into a Head of and Director-level position as the business continues to scale?

If so, this could be the next step in your career.

Principal People are delighted to be working with a well-established and ambitious contractor based near Aylesford, Kent.

With a strong project pipeline across the region and a reputation for quality, the organisation is now looking to bring in a dedicated Senior Health and Safety Manager to develop their Safety function.

A hybrid role, this is a key role in refining and implementing the H&S strategy while supporting operational teams across sites, predominantly based within Kent.

The Senior Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice and support across live projects
• Working closely with senior leadership to develop and embed the Group H&S strategy
• Conducting incident investigations and implementing preventative measures
• Driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive H&S culture
• Leading on audits, inspections, and site-based engagement
• Manage a small Team of H&S Professionals

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Utilities, Telecommunications, Highways, Construction or similar. environments
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent
• A full UK driving licence

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Defined route to Head of H&S and Director level roles
• Pension scheme
• Plus additional benefits

The client is looking to commence interviews in the coming weeks. If this role is of interest, please apply today.