Permanent

Construction Site Safety Manager

HSE Recruitment
Somerset
money-bag £60000 - £78000 per annum
Posted: 11 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 10 September 2026
Ref: 268283986

About the Role

HSE Recruitment is seeking a Construction Site Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental performance on a major infrastructure programme in Somerset. Based in Bridgewater, this permanent role offers £60,000 to £78,000 per annum and requires a local resident or someone willing to relocate. You will foster a positive safety culture, manage risk assessments, approve method statements, oversee contractor compliance, conduct site inspections, and investigate incidents. The position demands full adherence to CDM regulations, HSE legislation, and ISO standards. Suitable candidates will possess strong leadership abilities, relevant construction safety experience, and a professional qualification, ensuring protection for all personnel throughout the project.

HSE Recruitment are working on one of the biggest construction projects in the South West in recent years.
As such we are seeking a competent Construction Site Safety Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across the major construction and infrastructure programme, ensuring people, contractors and the environment are protected at all times.
The role will be based in Bridgewater and requires someone who lives in the area or who is going to relocate.
You’ll drive a safe working culture and manage risk assessment activity, approve RAMS, oversee contractor safety, carry out site inspections and investigate incidents and near misses. You’ll ensure full compliance with CDM and wider HSE and environmental regulations, while providing assurance against ISO standards and internal frameworks. As a visible leader on site, you’ll influence behaviours, promote a strong safety culture and report performance and insights to senior stakeholders.
Reporting to the Head of HSE, you’ll work closely with fellow HSE managers and eventually lead a team of advisors, ensuring a consistent and pragmatic approach across site and supporting wider group locations when needed.
What we are looking for:
- You’ll bring strong HSE management experience within large scale construction, ideally with a highly regulated sector such as chemical, oiland gas etc.
- Hands-on, visible leadership with proven people leadership capability,
- A solid knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation, especially CDM regulations.
- You’ll be a confident communicator, comfortable engaging contractors, senior leaders and regulators.
- A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
- CSCS card
The salary and package includes; Salary up to £78,000 DOE, car allowance £6,840. 12.5% bonus, 25 days annual leave + BH, life assurance x 4, income protection and 5% matched pension. If you are open to relocation, there is a relocation package.
If you are interested in finding out more, please send your CV to aisling.reid@hserecruitment.co.uk or apply here.

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