Health and Safety Manager

Our client a Tier one contractor, are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join their group operations in Kent utilities, infrastructure, and reinstatement services. The Health & Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in driving safety excellence across a diverse range of operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact, embedding a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across a dynamic, multi-disciplinary business with a salary up to £80,000 + car.

Working alongside a dedicated team of SHEQ Advisors, the Health & Safety Manager will ensure the organisation not only meets but exceeds compliance standards.

• Projects spanning surfacing, infrastructure, recycling, and drylining
• Lead and embed a proactive, positive health and safety culture across the business.
• Manage and maintain group-wide Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and legislation.
• Provide expert guidance, training frameworks, and support to ensure all staff are competent and compliant in their roles.
• Drive safety engagement through toolbox talks, inductions, and audits, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and oversee robust risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH.
• Lead incident investigations, analyse root causes, and support operational teams with actionable improvements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and environmental reviews to maintain the highest standards of safety across all operational locations.
• Monitor competency and qualifications of all staff to ensure they are appropriately trained and equipped for their duties.
• Stay ahead of legislation changes and advise leadership on necessary adaptations to policy.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including clients and regulators

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent), with a preference for those working towards Chartered status.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a health and safety leadership role within utilities, civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, risk management, and incident investigation.
• EUSR SHEA qualifications in Gas, Water & Electric.
• NRSWA (Street Works) units 1-3 (advantageous).
• Proven ability to influence and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential) with flexibility to travel to multiple sites.

• Salary: £65,000 - £80,000 DOE.
• Company Vehicle for business use.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee referral programme.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative, supportive working culture within a business committed to safety and sustainability.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.