Safety Manager Underground Construction

Hatched Recruitment Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a Safety Manager for underground construction projects in Houston. The role is field‑oriented, requiring hands‑on leadership to ensure safety across excavation, trenching and underground activities.

You will drive safety culture, work with project teams, and shape safety practices on complex sites. You will oversee hazard assessments, incident investigations and training, with regular travel between project locations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety programs across underground construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards.
• Ability to conduct safety audits and training.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing site-specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conducting jobsite inspections, safety audits and hazard assessments.
• Supporting safe working practices across trenching, excavation and underground construction activities.
• Overseeing confined-space entry procedures, permitting, atmospheric testing and emergency planning.
• Identifying and managing hazards associated with tunnelling and underground work.
• Leading job hazard analyses, pre-task planning, toolbox talks and safety orientations.
• Delivering OSHA-related training and supporting the ongoing development of field teams.
• Investigating incidents, near misses and property damage and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining safety records, inspection reports, permits and training documentation.
• Working closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors and clients to resolve safety concerns.

Skills

Safety leadership

Underground construction

OSHA standards

Communication

Project safety

Education

OSHA 500 certification

Job description

Safety Manager Underground Construction (3667113) Houston, Texas

Salary: GBP130000 - GBP150000 per annum

We are working with a specialist heavy civil and underground construction contractor to appoint an experienced Safety Manager to lead safety operations across complex underground projects.

This is a hands‑on, field‑focused position for someone who understands the realities of working around excavation, trenching, confined spaces and underground construction activities. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining a strong safety culture while working closely with project management, field supervision and site teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will take ownership of project safety across active construction sites, including:

• Developing and implementing site‑specific safety plans and procedures.
• Conducting jobsite inspections, safety audits and hazard assessments.
• Supporting safe working practices across trenching, excavation, shoring and underground construction activities.
• Overseeing confined‑space entry procedures, permitting, atmospheric testing and emergency planning.
• Identifying and managing hazards associated with tunnelling and underground work.
• Leading job hazard analyses, pre‑task planning, toolbox talks and safety orientations.
• Delivering OSHA‑related training and supporting the ongoing development of field teams.
• Investigating incidents, near misses and property damage and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining safety records, inspection reports, permits and training documentation.
• Working closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors and clients to resolve safety concerns.
• Supporting emergency‑response planning and exercising stop‑work authority when required.
• Tracking safety performance and identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced construction safety professional with:

• At least 5 years of safety experience within underground construction, with more extensive experience preferred.
• Strong experience supporting excavation, trenching and underground construction operations.
• Experience with confined‑space entry programs and active field operations.
• A strong understanding of OSHA construction standards, including 29 CFR 1926.
• Current OSHA 500 certification.
• Experience conducting safety audits, incident investigations, job hazard analyses and employee training.
• The ability to identify hazards and implement practical solutions within active construction environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Experience within heavy civil construction, underground utilities, shafts, tunneling or similar specialist construction environments would be particularly valuable.

Additional certifications such as CSP, CHST, trenching competent person or confined‑space rescue training would also be advantageous.

You’ll Get to Expand Your Experience In

This opportunity will give you the chance to take a leading role in safety across technically challenging underground construction projects.

You will work closely with experienced project and field teams while helping to shape safety practices across a growing portfolio of complex projects. The role offers a high level of visibility, responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how projects are delivered safely.

Regular travel between company locations and active project sites will be required, including occasional overnight stays.