Health And Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – Civils/Groundworks & Sewer Construction Location: Surrey (with site travel across London & surrounding areas) Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent Sector: Civil Engineering | Groundworks | Utilities About Us We're an established, family-run civil engineering contractor with over 40 years' experience, specialising in sewer connections, excavation works, and site drainage. Operating across London and the South East, we deliver projects ranging from £3k to £3m for commercial and domestic clients, with a strong focus on quality and client loyalty. As a close-knit, fast-paced team, we're looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to join us and play a pivotal role in maintaining our excellent safety record while supporting our continued growth. The Role This is a hands-on HSE leadership position with real impact. You'll be responsible for developing and enforcing all health, safety, and environmental policies across multiple live construction sites, with a specialist focus on: ✅ Excavation & tunnelling (shaft and heading, open cut/trench works) ✅ Confined spaces (manhole entry, live sewer connections) ✅ Lifting operations and heavy plant/machinery You'll split your time between office-based work and regular site visits, working closely with our Contracts Manager, Scheduling Manager, site operatives, and clients. This role offers genuine scope for development within a growing family business. Key Responsibilities Safety Systems & Compliance Ensure full compliance with construction safety regulations and confined spaces/excavation standards Create, review and maintain site-specific RAMS for high-risk activities Develop and continuously improve company-wide HSE Management Systems Manage plant, equipment and vehicle fleet testing/calibration records Risk Assessment & Site Inspections Conduct proactive safety audits across all active projects Identify and mitigate hazards including trench collapse, toxic gases, traffic management, and biological risks Monitor on-site compliance and enforce safety standards Training & Culture Deliver effective H&S training (inductions, confined spaces, excavation safety, PPE protocols) Lead toolbox talks and safety briefings Champion a positive, preventative safety culture across the organisation Maintain training records and qualification tracking Incident Management Investigate all accidents, near-misses and incidents to determine root causes Manage RIDDOR reporting and regulatory compliance Develop corrective action plans and compile safety performance reports Stakeholder Liaison Liaise with clients, principal contractors, utility companies and regulatory bodies (HSE, water authorities) Lead H&S accreditations (CHAS, Constructionline Gold) Support tender submissions with pre-qualification documentation Stay current with legislation and industry best practices What We're Looking For Essential: 4 years in a dedicated H&S role within civils/groundworks Specific experience in sewer construction, excavation, confined spaces, tunnelling and lifting operations NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent professional safety qualification) CSCS card UK Driving Licence Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office suite) Desirable: Degree in Health & Safety or related field Grad IOSH Confined Space Certificate TWSTC (Temporary Works Supervisor Course) Lifting AP (Appointed Person) Your Profile You're a self-motivated, proactive professional who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You demonstrate: ✔ Perseverance in maintaining zero H&S stoppages ✔ Quick thinking and ability to make an impact from day one ✔ Calm under pressure with excellent judgement (including authority to stop unsafe work) ✔ Strong communication and coaching skills to drive cultural change ✔ Methodical organisation and exceptional attention to detail ✔ Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, small team environment ✔ Genuine interest in process improvement and leveraging technology

Location: Mitcham, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025