Hse Manager
https://civilengineeringjobs.co.uk/jobs/7957c5c3-6200-43d8-9da1-f67a20e9dcd0-hse-manager-health-and-safety-advisor-northampton
Northampton
- Northampton
- Permanent
Job description
Health & Safety Manager
Location: UK / Field-Based
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Car + Benefits
D7 Recruitment is partnering with a growing engineering and distribution business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is a hands-on, visible and client-facing role supporting engineering and service teams across customer sites throughout the UK.
The Role
- Provide practical H&S advice across client sites.
- Drive consistent H&S standards and procedures.
- Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Support RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
- Ensure contractor and site documentation is in place.
- Coach and influence managers and employees.
- Monitor H&S performance and drive improvements.
- Support training and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Improve and standardise H&S systems and processes.
- Produce reports and improvement actions.
- Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Travel regularly to client sites across the UK.
What We're Looking For
- H&S experience within an operational environment.
- Engineering, manufacturing, industrial or technical services background.
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- IOSH membership.
- Experience with CDM.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Confidence working with operational teams, contractors and clients.
- Practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
Desirable
- Engineering environment experience.
- Construction-related project experience.
The Person
- Approachable, confident and credible.
- Proactive and comfortable working independently.
- Passionate about improving safety culture and behaviours.
- Able to challenge standards constructively.
Most importantly, you will understand that successful Health & Safety is built through relationships, credibility and influence, rather than simply enforcing compliance
Benefits
Car