Health & Safety Manager Groundworks

The Opportunity
Join a respected groundworks contractor delivering major schemes across the South West and into South Wales. Based in Gloucester, you’ll set and uphold best-in-class safety standards across live sites stretching from Gloucester to Somerset and Swindon to Cardiff. Over the next 14 months you’ll shadow our current Head of Health & Safety—preparing to succeed them in leading the department.

The Role
•  Oversee health, safety, and environmental management on all groundworks projects
•  Collaborate with main contractors and project teams to ensure full compliance with HSE legislation
•  Conduct site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
•  Lead the development and implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and site safety plans
•  Promote a proactive safety culture by delivering training, guidance, and support to site teams
•  Report on safety performance and continuous improvement initiatives to senior management / directors
•  Shadow the current Head of Health & Safety over a 14-month period, with a clear path to succeeding them

About You
•  Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager in groundworks, civil engineering, or construction
•  In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practices
•  Comfortable liaising with main contractors and client stakeholders
•  NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or equivalent) required
•  Proactive, approachable, and confident influencing teams on site

What’s on Offer
•  Permanent role with defined succession into the Head of Health & Safety position
•  Competitive salary and benefits package 
•  Opportunity to lead safety on significant groundworks projects across the South West and into South Wales
•  A role with real impact—safeguarding people, reputation, and project delivery

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000 per year
Work Location: In person (Gloucester base)

If you’re ready to drive safety excellence and prepare for a future leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.