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
1. Lead Health & Safety across a major earthworks package
2. Carry out inspections, audits, RAMS reviews and toolbox talks
3. Ensure compliance with CDM, JV procedures and client standards
4. Support safe systems of work for excavation, plant, haul roads, lifting and traffic management
5. Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing correcti...