Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Health & Safety Manager - Structures & Earthworks

Location: West London (4 days site-based, 1 day WFH)

Role Overview

An experienced Health & Safety Manager is required to lead H&S across a defined delivery unit covering above-ground civil engineering works, including piling and installation of noise barriers.

The role will act as a key interface between site teams and the client, ensuring robust health & safety assurance across both current and upcoming works, while driving a proactive safety culture across the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4 Health & Safety Advisors/Coordinators
• Provide H&S assurance across planning and forward works, ensuring readiness and compliance
• Oversee site activities, including audits, inspections, and safety interventions
• Lead and support incident investigations, reporting, and implementation of corrective actions
• Act as the primary H&S interface between delivery teams and the client
• Engage with senior leadership and operational teams to drive continuous improvement
• Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring best practice and behavioural safety standards are embedded

Experience & Requirements

• Strong background in civil engineering / construction environments (essential)
• Experience managing H&S on structures, piling, or earthworks packages
• Proven track record in team leadership and H&S delivery on live projects
• Experience in site assurance, reporting, and investigations
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and site teams
• Rail / Network Rail experience desirable

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (essential)
• NEBOSH General Construction Certificate (essential)
• 5+ years'' experience in a Health & Safety Management role (desirable)

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to safety
• Ability to influence and drive behavioural change
• Committed to continuous improvement and best practice

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.