Health and Safety Manager

Are you ready to step into a strategic HSE leadership role for one of the UK’s leading construction groups?

We’re supporting a top-tier principal contractor in their search for an experienced and driven Health & Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental performance across their Southern Business Unit. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about cultural change, and enjoys shaping strategy at a senior level.

This hybrid strategic-focused position will operate on a weekly split of 2 days in the office (Near Guildford), 2 days supporting live projects across the south from an operational standpoint and 1 day from home. With a proven track record of development and internal progression within a growing business unit, this role offers unparalleled stability and security.

Health & Safety Manager - £65,000 to £75,000 + Car/Allowance + Package - Construction – South of England (Excluding London) – ID: (phone number removed)

What''s in it for you?

• Salary of up to £75,000
• Company car (Hybrid and Electric options) or £6,000 Car allowance + Mileage
• 28 days plus Bank Holiday.
• Attractive Pension Scheme up to 14% pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Paternity, Maternity and Parental Leave
• Plus Additional Benefits.

• Deliver and embed HSE strategy across live and pre-construction projects
• Lead and coach a small team, including a Regional HSE Advisor
• Drive engagement and improvement across multiple framework projects.
• Play an active role in leadership forums, board meetings, and business-wideInitiatives
• Cover projects primarily across the South (no London travel) with a mix of site, office and home-based work

• Managing and developing a regional HSE advisor and operational teams
• Translating group-wide strategy into practical, measurable actions
• Leading on cultural change programmes
• Supporting bids, pre-construction, and client engagement from an HSE lens
• Driving quality incident investigations and actionable insights
• Reporting on key HSE metrics and trends for the region

• Minimum 5 years in a senior HSE role, ideally in building construction
• Experience operating or reporting into a senior leadership team
• Strong strategic delivery and performance management
• Track record of embedding cultural change and communicating across all levels of an organisation
• Experience in operating in pre-construction through to completion
• Previous line management experience (mentoring/coaching is a big plus)
• NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 6 Equivalent or working towards
• Why Join?
• Be part of a secure and financially strong group with £900m+ turnover in the division
• Play a key role in a growing business unit with 12 live projects and more in pre-construction