Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Altrincham

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Package

The Client

Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering infrastructure, rail and civils projects. As the business grows, they are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of their H&S function, building the systems and processes that support safe delivery on site and keeping the company's accreditations current.

This is a hands-on role with real influence. You will shape how health and safety is managed across the business and report directly to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Systems and processes

Design, implement and embed an effective H&S management system suited to a growing civil engineering business
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
Introduce clear reporting, audit and inspection processes, and track actions through to closure
Put in place practical tools for incident and near-miss reporting, investigation and lessons learned
Review and streamline existing documentation so it is usable on site, not just compliant on paper

Accreditations and compliance

Own the company's accreditations and certifications (e.g. ISO 45001, CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline and other SSIP schemes), ensuring renewals and assessments are never missed
Prepare for and lead external audits and assessments, and manage any corrective actions
Keep up to date with legislation, HSE guidance and industry best practice, including CDM 2015, and ensure the business stays compliant
Support the integration of H&S with quality and environmental management where relevant

Site and project support

Carry out site inspections and audits, giving constructive feedback to site teams and subcontractors
Support tender and pre-qualification submissions with H&S information
Review subcontractor competence, documentation and RAMS
Advise project managers and site leadership on risk, planning and CDM duties

Culture and training

Promote a positive, proactive safety culture from directors to operatives
Deliver or coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and training
Monitor and report on H&S performance, including leading and lagging indicators

About you            

Essential

Proven experience in a health and safety role within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or General Certificate as a minimum (NEBOSH Diploma preferred)
Demonstrable experience building or improving H&S systems and processes, not just maintaining them
Hands-on experience managing accreditations and external audits
Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and current UK H&S legislation
Confident communicator who can earn credibility with directors, site teams and subcontractors alike

Desirable

Experience with ISO 45001 implementation or lead auditor training
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Experience supporting prequalification and tender submissions
Full UK driving licence (site travel required)

What's on offer

Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
The chance to build the H&S function and make a visible impact
Genuine support and buy-in from senior management

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