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Health & Safety Manager – Groundworks

? Swindon / Bristol region
? Start date: ASAP
? Permanent role

The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established groundworks contractor delivering major projects across Swindon, Bristol, and the wider South West. This is a permanent position, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the highest safety standards across multiple live sites.

The Role

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Oversee all aspects of health, safety, and environmental management across groundworks projects.

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Work closely with main contractors and project teams to ensure compliance with HSE legislation.

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Carry out site audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

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Lead on the preparation and implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and site safety plans.

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Promote a proactive safety culture, providing training, support, and guidance to site teams.

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Report regularly to senior management on safety performance and improvements.

About You

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Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager role within groundworks / civil engineering / construction.

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Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, HSE standards, and industry best practice.

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Comfortable engaging with main contractors and client representatives.

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NEBOSH / IOSH qualifications (or equivalent) are essential.

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Proactive, approachable, and confident in influencing others on site.

What’s on Offer

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Permanent position with long-term career prospects.

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Competitive salary and benefits package (negotiable based on experience).

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Opportunity to work on significant groundworks projects across the South West.

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A role with real impact — ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery