Health & Safety Manager
Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
A well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a growing portfolio of projects across the North West.The business has over 50 years' experience delivering groundworks, drainage, enabling works and wider civils packages on projects ranging from £500k to £10m+.
This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments.
The Role
* Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects
* Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance
* Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements
* Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture
* Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment
* Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.)
* NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent
* Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need
* Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors
* Full UK driving licence
Why Apply
* Established, family-led contractor with strong reputation and repeat business
* Diverse civils workload, drainage, groundworks, external works and infrastructure
* Real autonomy to influence safety standards across projects
* Opportunity to shape and develop the H&S function as the business grows
The opportunity comes with a £45k - £55k salary dependant on experience.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments.
The Role
* Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects
* Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance
* Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements
* Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture
* Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment
* Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.)
* NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent
* Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need
* Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors
* Full UK driving licence
Why Apply
* Established, family-led contractor with strong reputation and repeat business
* Diverse civils workload, drainage, groundworks, external works and infrastructure
* Real autonomy to influence safety standards across projects
* Opportunity to shape and develop the H&S function as the business grows
The opportunity comes with a £45k - £55k salary dependant on experience.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225126848
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Health & Safety Manager
Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£45k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
A well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a growing portfolio of projects across the North West.The business has over 50 years' experience delivering groundworks, drainage, enabling works and wider civils packages on projects ranging from £500k to £10m+.
This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments.
The Role
* Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects
* Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance
* Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements
* Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture
* Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment
* Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.)
* NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent
* Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need
* Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors
* Full UK driving licence
Why Apply
* Established, family-led contractor with strong reputation and repeat business
* Diverse civils workload, drainage, groundworks, external works and infrastructure
* Real autonomy to influence safety standards across projects
* Opportunity to shape and develop the H&S function as the business grows
The opportunity comes with a £45k - £55k salary dependant on experience.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
This is a hands-on role, suited to someone comfortable being on-site, engaging with teams, and driving standards across live construction environments.
The Role
* Lead Health & Safety across multiple civils and drainage projects
* Support site teams with practical, hands-on H&S advice and guidance
* Carry out site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures and client requirements
* Review and support RAMS, risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
* Work closely with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture
* Support continuous improvement across HSEQ systems
What They're Looking For
* Proven experience in a civils, groundworks or drainage environment
* Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation (CDM, etc.)
* NEBOSH (General or Construction) or equivalent
* Hands-on approach, comfortable being on-site and challenging where need
* Experience engaging directly with operatives, supervisors and subcontractors
* Full UK driving licence
Why Apply
* Established, family-led contractor with strong reputation and repeat business
* Diverse civils workload, drainage, groundworks, external works and infrastructure
* Real autonomy to influence safety standards across projects
* Opportunity to shape and develop the H&S function as the business grows
The opportunity comes with a £45k - £55k salary dependant on experience.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225126848
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