Health and Safety Manager

Health andamp; Safety Manager - Groundworks andamp; Civil Engineering

£50,000-£65,000 + Packag

Liverpool (North West)

🔹 Your new company
Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding civil engineering and groundworks contractor operating across the North West. With an extensive portfolio of active sites and a long-standing reputation for excellence, they partner with several of the UK's leading developers on high-profile residential and commercial schemes. This is a business that invests in its people, processes, and plant, with health, safety and quality at the heart of operations.

🔹 Your new role
Our client is seeking an experienced Health andamp; Safety Manager to lead all HSEQ initiatives across a busy portfolio of 30 active construction sites, supporting over 200 operatives. You will play a key strategic role, managing systems and processes, improving site performance, coordinating training, and acting as the lead point of contact for compliance, CDM, and enforcement bodies.

🔹 Responsibilities will include:

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Managing health, safety, and environmental performance across ~30 sites in the North West
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Coordinating all training and competency requirements for 200+ site-based staff
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Creating and maintaining HSE management systems and documentation (aligned with HS(G)65)
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Producing site-specific risk assessments, method statements, emergency plans and inductions
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Advising the board on CDM regulations and legal compliance
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Conducting audits, inspections, face-fit testing, fire safety sessions, and accident investigations
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Promoting a proactive safety culture through 'near miss' reporting and workforce engagement
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Managing information systems and dashboards to capture and analyse HSEQ data
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Overseeing supply chain compliance via Constructionline and SSIP schemes (CHAS, SMAS, etc.)
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Delivering subcontractor inductions and collaboration workshops to improve relationships
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Managing all plant and equipment training (e.g. CITB, CSCS, CPCS), implementing initiatives such as "10 Golden Rules of Digging Safely"
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Liaising with the HSE, fire authorities, and client stakeholders, using site data to target risk areas
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Driving performance improvements to maintain preferred contractor status across all sites

🔹 What you will need to succeed:

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NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum); NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable
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Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
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Background in groundworks or civil engineering environments (essential)
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Proven experience managing multi-site operations and large field-based teams
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Track record in implementing and maintaining integrated HSE management systems
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Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels
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Comfortable liaising with clients, enforcement bodies, and senior management
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Competent with HSE software, digital auditing tools, and training coordination
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SSSTS/SMSTS or similar qualifications are beneficial

🔹 What you get in return:
This is a standout opportunity to join a progressive contractor known for its long-term client relationships, excellent site standards, and internal investment. You'll benefit from:

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A salary of £65,000 to £80,000 (DOE)
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Comprehensive package including car/allowance, pension, training budget, and paid CPD
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Autonomy and seniority - report directly to the board and shape group HSE strategy
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A supportive and forward-thinking environment, with direct impact on business performance
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Join a team consistently rated as a top contractor across North West civil engineering projects
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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