Health & Safety Manager
Futurebuild Recruitment
Grays · posted 5 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Grays, Essex
Category
Construction
Health & Safety Manager - Utilities
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major infrastructure project during a critical phase of utilities diversion works.
The successful candidate will support the safe delivery of complex utility installations, including high-risk excavation activities and works around existing live services, while working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across multiple work sites.
* Review and advise on RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
* Attend client and stakeholder meetings as the project's Health & Safety representative.
* Work closely with site management teams to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
* Monitor site activities, carrying out inspections and addressing unsafe behaviours and conditions.
* Support the safe delivery of excavation works and activities involving underground utilities.
* Assist project leadership with risk management and the promotion of a positive safety culture.
* Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective actions.
* Drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance throughout the project.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager within the utilities or civil engineering sector.
* Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
* Strong background in utility infrastructure projects, ideally within water, gas, or electrical works.
* Excellent knowledge of excavation safety and working around live services.
* Experience supporting Health & Safety on large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
* Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to coordinate and influence multiple subcontractors on site.
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential.
* CMIOSH or working towards chartered status is desirable
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