Health and Safety Manager

  • Irwin & Colton Limited
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Health and Safety Manager
Oxford (Roaming)
£55,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Company Car & Benefits

Irwin & Colton has been engaged by one of the UKs leading civil engineering and groundworks contractors to recruit a Health and Safety Manager. This role will involve managing an Advisor as well as helping shape the company's strategic direction for health, safety and environment. The organisation has a track record of successful delivery of high-profile projects and has a tremendous history of not only retaining but developing their employees.

Key responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager will include:

  • Ensuring the delivery of the HSE policy, and compliance with legislation and regulations across the company.
  • Reviewing health and safety performance based on audits and constantly scanning for opportunities to drive improvements.
  • Undertaking preliminary assessments and providing training where required.
  • Acting as the main point of contact with key stakeholders including clients and contractors.

The successful Health and Safety Manager will have:

  • Proven experience in a similar role ideally within construction or civil engineering.
  • A NEBOSH Certificate, and ideally a membership of IOSH.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance and regulations.

This role would suit an ambitious health and safety professional looking to further grow and develop their career. A UK Driver's license is essential.