Health and Safety Manager

Westbury-on-trym, Bristol
Principal People Recruitment

Principal People are recruiting for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join a growing heavy lift and logistics business operating across major infrastructure, energy and nuclear projects.

This is a strategic, predominantly office-based role, reporting into the QHSE Director, with responsibility for leading and developing the HSE function across the group .
You will provide governance, oversight and clear direction to senior leadership while supporting operational teams across multiple high-profile UK and international projects.

What s in it for you?

• Salary up to £70,000
• Company Van + Mileage
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Package
• 10% Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Access to internal promotion and education schemes

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage the HSE function across the group
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and internal systems
• Develop and implement the company HSE management system in collaboration with the Quality function
• Report HSE performance, trends and compliance to the SLT
• Develop robust measurement and reporting systems to drive continuous improvement
• Support site teams through guidance, coaching and practical solutions to HSE challenges
• Work closely with senior leadership to embed a strong, proactive safety culture
• Oversee two HSE Supervisors operating across major project sites
• Conduct audits, inspections, investigations and training as required

The successful candidate will hold:

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
• Experience within heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, nuclear, marine or utilities sectors
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving behavioural safety improvements
• The ability to operate both strategically and operationally, supporting office and site teams as required

If you are looking to step into a strategic HSE leadership role within a business that is expanding into new sectors and securing high-value contracts, this could be the next step in your career. Apply Today!