HSW Manager in Chester

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager with a strong background in civil engineering?

Have you managed H&S teams across multiple infrastructure projects and are comfortable travelling nationally?

Location: North West England
Salary: Up to £75,000 + car
Working hours: 45 hours per week
Working arrangement: Predominantly site-based, with occasional home working

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Safety, Health & Wellbeing Manager to lead the operational delivery of its SHW strategy across civil engineering and infrastructure projects throughout England.

Reporting to the SHW Director, you will manage a team of SHW Advisors, providing leadership, technical guidance and assurance across multiple sites. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure SHW standards are embedded, legal compliance is maintained and a proactive safety culture is consistently promoted.

The role will be based in the North West, around the Chester/Preston area, but will involve extensive travel across England to support projects and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of SHW Advisors across multiple operational sites.
• Provide expert SHW advice, guidance and assurance to project and operational teams.
• Support the delivery and implementation of the wider SHW strategy.
• Challenge and engage with operational teams to maintain safe working environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Carry out and oversee audits, inspections and assurance reviews.
• Monitor SHW performance, analyse trends and identify areas for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with operational, environmental, HR and supply chain teams.
• Lead SHW improvement initiatives, campaigns and safety communications.
• Represent the business at client meetings, industry forums and external stakeholder groups.
• Support SHW engagement during project pre-delivery and planning stages.

Essential:

• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety / SHEQ management position within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong civils background; highways experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous experience managing and developing a team of SHW/H&S Advisors.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6.
• CertIOSH membership.
• Environmental management training.
• Incident investigation training.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Degree or equivalent academic qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong knowledge of SHW management systems, audits, investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to travel extensively across England.

Desirable:

• Highways infrastructure experience.
• Auditor training.
• IEMA qualification.
• Experience working with major infrastructure clients and frameworks.