Overview
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
o Support the safe delivery of construction and energy projects across the business
o Provide day–to–day H&S advice and guidance to project, construction, and site teams
o Support the practical application of CDM Regulations across multiple projects
o Act as a visible, approachable H&S point of contact for internal teams and contractors
* Pre–Construction & Project Support
o Provide H&S input during pre–construction, planning, and mobilisation phases
o Attend site meetings, reviews, and project workshops to advise on risks and mitigation
o Work collaboratively with delivery teams to develop proportionate, workable controls
* Site & Stakeholder Engagement
o Undertake regular visits to live industrial and client sites across the UK
o Engage directly with clients on H&S matters during site visits and meetings
o Build strong working relationships with contractors, site teams, and client representatives
o Work closely with project, construction, and operations teams to support safe delivery
o Provide input to senior stakeholders and escalate issues where appropriate
* Process & Continuous Improvement
o Support the development and maintenance of H&S documentation and processes
o Carry out site inspections, audits, and reviews
o Contribute to continuous improvement in how health and safety is applied across projects
Requirements
* 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 regularly
Desirable
* Experience supporting energy generation or complex industrial projects
* Involvement in improving H&S processes, systems, or documentation
Package & 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 opportunities
If 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.
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