A rapidly growing energy and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the safe delivery of complex construction and energy projects across the UK.
This role would suit a hands-on, delivery-focused Health & Safety professional with experience working in live industrial or manufacturing environments. The position offers genuine involvement across projects from pre-construction through to site delivery and operation, with a strong emphasis on applying health and safety in a practical, proportionate, and solutions-focused way.
This is a field-based role with regular travel to UK project sites, combined with remote working and occasional office attendance in the North West.
Responsibilities: Health & Safety Oversight
Support the safe delivery of construction and energy projects across the business
Provide day-to-day H&S advice and guidance to project, construction, and site teams
Support the practical application of CDM Regulations across multiple projects
Act as a visible, approachable H&S point of contact for internal teams and contractorsPre-Construction & Project Support
Provide H&S input during pre-construction, planning, and mobilisation phases
Attend site meetings, reviews, and project workshops to advise on risks and mitigation
Work collaboratively with delivery teams to develop proportionate, workable controlsSite & Stakeholder Engagement
Undertake regular visits to live industrial and client sites across the UK
Engage directly with clients on H&S matters during site visits and meetings
Build strong working relationships with contractors, site teams, and client representatives
Work closely with project, construction, and operations teams to support safe delivery
Provide input to senior stakeholders and escalate issues where appropriateProcess & Continuous Improvement
Support the development and maintenance of H&S documentation and processes
Carry out site inspections, audits, and reviews
Contribute to continuous improvement in how health and safety is applied across projectsRequirements:
Proven experience in private-sector construction health & safety roles within live project environments
Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of CDM Regulations with the ability to apply them practically on site
Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or process environments
Comfortable operating on site and engaging directly with project teams, contractors, and clients
Clear, confident communicator able to engage with site operatives through to senior stakeholders
Calm, measured approach to managing risk and competing priorities
Pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset
NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularlyDesirable:
Experience supporting energy generation or complex industrial projects
Involvement in improving H&S processes, systems, or documentationPackage & Benefits:
Permanent, full-time role
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Car allowance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance (4x salary)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Private healthcare (BUPA or equivalent)
Training and professional development opportunitiesIf you’re a delivery-focused Health & Safety professional looking for a role where H&S is applied practically within complex, real-world projects, this opportunity is well worth exploring.
Referrals are welcome, and a referral bonus is available for successful introductions