Empower Technical Services is growing and we’re looking for a proactive Health & Safety Manager to drive standards, ensure compliance, and strengthen safety culture across our engineering and project delivery teams. This is a key group position, reporting directly to the Group COO and supporting multiple operational businesses across the UK.
The ideal candidate is field-based, pragmatic, and confident leading safety on complex projects—someone who can balance compliance with practical delivery and enjoys building strong relationships with engineers, supervisors, and clients alike.
Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day H&S management across multiple live projects and operational sites.
* Develop, review, and approve RAMS, CPPs, and permit-to-work documentation in line with CDM 2015.
* Plan and complete site inspections and audits, ensuring corrective actions are identified and closed out.
* Investigate incidents, lead root-cause analysis, and implement preventative measures.
* Maintain and improve policies, procedures, and risk assessments in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
* Manage and update training and competency matrices (EUSR, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, etc.).
* Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and refresher sessions to site teams and supervisors.
* Promote a proactive, coaching-led approach to safety and wellbeing across all levels.
* Support external accreditations (CHAS, Constructionline, Achilles UVDB) and manage audits.
* Drive consistency and digital record-keeping across Empower’s H&S systems.
Qualifications and Experience
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
* Significant site-based H&S experience within construction or M&E sectors.
* Strong knowledge of CDM 2015, permit-to-work systems, and confined space regulations.
* Proven multi-site audit and incident investigation experience.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Experience within utilities or MEICA environments (water, wastewater, or energy).
* ISO 45001/14001 internal auditor qualification and/or TechIOSH/GradIOSH membership.
* Experience implementing H&S management systems and digital reporting tools.
What We Offer
* Company vehicle or car allowance + mileage and expenses.
* Pension scheme and 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Professional development and funded H&S memberships/training.
* The opportunity to shape safety standards across a fast-growing technical services group.
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