Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager - Utilities

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major infrastructure project during a critical phase of utilities diversion works.

The successful candidate will support the safe delivery of complex utility installations, including high-risk excavation activities and works around existing live services, while working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across multiple work sites.
• Review and advise on RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings as the project''s Health & Safety representative.
• Work closely with site management teams to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor site activities, carrying out inspections and addressing unsafe behaviours and conditions.
• Support the safe delivery of excavation works and activities involving underground utilities.
• Assist project leadership with risk management and the promotion of a positive safety culture.
• Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance throughout the project.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager within the utilities or civil engineering sector.
• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Strong background in utility infrastructure projects, ideally within water, gas, or electrical works.
• Excellent knowledge of excavation safety and working around live services.
• Experience supporting Health & Safety on large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate and influence multiple subcontractors on site.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential.
• CMIOSH or working towards chartered status is desirable.