Health & Safety Manager Major Earthworks Project (Main Contractor JV)
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £50,000£60,000 + package
Start: ASAP
Agency: JLL Recruitment
Overview
A major UK civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support a long-term earthworks package within a main contractor joint venture on a nationally significant infrastructure scheme near Portsmouth. This programme runs well beyond 2028, offering long-term stability and a major career opportunity.
The contractor is a respected, multi-generation, family-run civil engineering business with a strong track record across highways, remediation, flood defence and renewable energy projects. They are known for high standards, strong safety culture and long-term investment in their teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Health & Safety across a major earthworks package
* Carry out inspections, audits, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks
* Ensure compliance with CDM, JV procedures and client standards
* Support safe systems of work for excavation, plant, haul roads, lifting and traffic management
* Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions
* Liaise with JV partners, client H&S teams and regulators
* Produce clear reports, documentation and safety briefings
* Promote behavioural safety and continuous improvement
Experience Required
* Proven experience as a H&S Manager or Senior H&S Advisor in civils, earthworks or heavy construction
* Strong understanding of excavation, plant operations and high-risk activities
* NEBOSH Construction (minimum)
* Confident communicator able to influence site teams and subcontractors
* Experience working for a main contractor or JV is highly beneficial
* Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong reporting skills
Whats on Offer
* Long-term project running beyond 2028
* £50k£60k salary + package
* Opportunity to join a respected, family-run civil engineering contractor
* Strong pipeline of future work across the UK
* Key role shaping safety culture on a major infrastructure scheme
How to Apply
This position is being managed exclusively by JLL Recruitment. To apply or discuss the role confidentially, contact Tim at JLL Recruitment.
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