Elvis Eckardt Recruitment

Health & Safety Manager – Major Projects, Construction, Rail

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: North West • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £60,000 - £70,000 per year

About the role

  • Support the Principal Health & Safety Manager in delivering programme-level improvement and assurance plans.
  • Provide competent, professional H&S advice in line with Network Rail standards, UK legislation, and industry best practice.
  • Conduct site inspections, audits, and investigations to assess compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support the assurance and review of Construction Phase Plans, Safe Systems of Work, and risk assessments.
  • Lead incident investigations, produce detailed reports, and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and closed out.
  • Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and targeted training to staff and contractors across multiple work sites.
  • Monitor, analyse, and report on safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators.
  • Promote a positive, proactive safety culture and influence behavioural safety initiatives at all levels.
  • Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, delivery partners, and regulatory bodies.
  • Contribute to safety governance, assurance systems, and programme-wide safety strategy.

Requirements

  • NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
  • Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working toward Chartership.
  • Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, RIDDOR, RISQS, and railway safety legislation and standards.
  • Proven experience in rail, major infrastructure, construction, utilities, or other high-risk operational environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and Tier 1 contractors.
  • Excellent communication, investigation, and technical report-writing skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously across a geographically dispersed project footprint.
  • Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification or willingness to obtain (training can be supported).
Benefits
  • Car allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
H&S advicesite inspectionsauditsincident investigationssafety metrics analysisrisk assessmentsreport writingsafety briefingstoolbox talkstraining delivery
Soft Skills
influencingstakeholder engagementcommunicationautonomyproactive safety cultureleadershipchallengetechnical skillscollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
NEBOSH DiplomaNVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & SafetyChartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)Personal Track Safety (PTS)