Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – Major Construction Project
?? Location: Devon
?? Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
?? Flexible Working: Available
?? Clearance Required: BPSS

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to make your mark on one of the largest and most high-profile construction projects in the South West?

We're working with a respected large contractor to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for a flagship scheme in Devon, supporting the expansion of a major public sector facility.

?? Role Overview:

This is a lead Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) role, acting as the primary point of contact across the project team and wider regional HSW leadership. You will drive strategy, support safe delivery, and promote a proactive safety culture throughout the programme lifecycle.

??? Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the project’s HSW strategy in line with overall business plans.
• Act as a conduit between project teams and regional safety leadership.
• Chair regular project HSW coordination meetings to ensure consistent communication of safety standards.
• Cascade key safety communications, lessons learned, and updates to project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular Site Safety Inspections (SSIs) using digital platforms (e.g. Novade).
• Guide project teams on risk assessments, safe systems of work, and method statement reviews.
• Report regularly on HSW matters to senior leadership and respond to incidents or regulatory engagement.
• Drive improvements through behavioural safety and culture-change initiatives.

? Candidate Requirements:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) – essential.
• Significant experience leading Health & Safety on large-scale construction projects
• Proven leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive behavioural change.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, best practice, and construction safety procedures.
• Experience implementing HSW strategies across complex project environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-profile, regulated environment.

? Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a landmark public sector build that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and best-in-class construction practices. You'll play a key role in maintaining the highest safety standards and helping deliver a project that sets the benchmark for future developments.

?? Interested?
Call Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter to discuss.