Health and Safety Manager

An expanding organisation delivering complex construction and engineering projects across the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to strengthen their on‑site and project‑based safety capability. The role supports a diverse portfolio of technically challenging schemes delivered within operational environments, ensuring health and safety is embedded from early planning through to site delivery and ongoing operation. This is a practical, site‑focused position suited to someone who enjoys being visible on projects, working closely with teams, contractors and clients to support safe, efficient delivery. The RoleYou will play a key part in supporting projects from pre‑construction through to delivery and operation, offering clear, pragmatic safety guidance that aligns with how work is actually carried out on site. Working alongside project, construction and operational teams, you will help identify and manage risks in a realistic, solutions‑focused manner. The role involves regular site engagement and strong relationship‑building across multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Leadership Provide day‑to‑day support to project and site teams on all H&S matters Oversee safe delivery of construction and project activities across multiple UK sites Apply CDM Regulations proportionately and practically at each project stage Serve as a visible, approachable safety contact for employees and contractorsPre‑Construction & Project Support Offer H&S input during project planning, design reviews and mobilisation Attend site and project meetings to highlight risks and recommend workable controls Support project teams in developing effective, proportional mitigationsCollaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Conduct regular site visits across the UK Build strong relationships with site teams, contractors and client representatives Communicate clearly and confidently with individuals at all levels Escalate issues appropriately and support senior stakeholders when requiredProcess Development & Continuous Improvement Support development and refinement of H&S processes, documentation and systems Carry out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews Contribute to ongoing improvements in how H&S is applied across projects Skills & Experience Essential Experience in construction health & safety within live project environments Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and duty‑holder responsibilities Experience working within operational or industrial‑type settings Comfortable engaging directly with project teams, contractors and clients Clear, credible communication style across all levels Calm, pragmatic approach to managing risk and competing priorities Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly Desirable Experience supporting technically complex or engineering‑focused projects Experience improving H&S documentation, systems or processes Exposure to the Principal Designer role Package & Benefits Up to £60k salary + car allowance 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Life assurance (4× salary) Private healthcare (BUPA or equivalent) Salary sacrifice pension Ongoing training and professional development If you are a hands on Health & Safety professional with some great experience on live project sites, and have a willingness to travel regularly then this may be the role for you! Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)