Construction Health and Safety Manager
Position: Construction Health & Safety Manager
Location: North West Region (Manchester-based)
Project: Utilities & Infrastructure Projects
Hours: 07:00 – 17:00
Duration: Permanent / Ongoing
Salary or Pay Rate: DOE
Requirements:
- NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)
- SMSTS
- NVQ Level 6
- CSCS Black Card
- First Aid at Work (3 Day)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Utilities sector experience is essential
- EUSR SHEA Water and/or SHEA Gas beneficial
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Health & Safety across multiple utilities and infrastructure projects throughout the North West region.
- Ensure full compliance with current HSE legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
- Review and approve RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
- Support project and operational teams with practical health and safety guidance.
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Monitor H&S performance and implement continuous improvement measures.
- Promote and maintain a positive safety culture across all projects.
- Liaise with clients, site management teams, and external stakeholders on all health and safety matters.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, Energy, Water, Gas, or Power projects.
- Strong understanding of construction health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Experience managing multiple sites and project teams.
- Excellent communication, reporting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and drive behavioural safety improvements across projects.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety, or a comparable professional qualification.
- Chartered IOSH status (CMIOSH) or actively progressing towards chartership.
- Previous experience supporting major utilities, infrastructure, energy industrial projects.
- Awareness of Temporary Works procedures and lifting operation requirements.
- Experience overseeing environmental compliance, sustainability objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with client-led audit processes and management system implementation.
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established utilities and infrastructure contractor delivering projects across the North West. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Construction Health & Safety Manager to support the safe delivery of ongoing projects and drive best practice across the business.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a drug and alcohol test at induction, carried out by our end client, as part of their health and safety procedures.
The vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Foundation Personnel who are acting as a recruitment or employment business.
