Senior Health & Safety Manager

  • Shirley Parsons Ltd
  • Broughton Astley, Leicestershire
  • 24/06/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Manager Leicestershire / Birmingham / Derby (Multi-Site Role) £80,000 £90,000 + Package The Opportunity

We are working with a leading construction contractor to recruit a Senior Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of three major projects across the Midlands (Leicestershire, Birmingham and Derby). This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence safety strategy across high-profile schemes while managing and developing a small team.

The Role

As Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing across multiple live sites, ensuring best-in-class standards are implemented and maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and managing H&S across three major construction projects
  • Supporting project teams to embed a positive safety culture
  • Managing, mentoring and developing a small team of H&S Advisors
  • Ensuring compliance with UK legislation, company policies, and client requirements
  • Carrying out audits, inspections, and incident investigations
  • Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders and operational teams
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and best practice
  • Liaising with clients, subcontractors and regulatory bodies
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background within civil engineering or construction, with proven experience operating at a Managers level.

Requirements:

  • Significant experience in a senior H&S role within construction or civil engineering
  • Experience managing or mentoring H&S teams
  • Strong multi-site/project experience
  • Excellent knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
What s on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £80,000 £90,000
  • Attractive benefits package (car allowance, pension, etc.)
  • Opportunity to work on major, high-profile projects
  • Career progression within a leading contractor
  • A chance to shape and lead health & safety strategy across multiple sites
Apply Now

If you're a driven and experienced Health & Safety professional looking for your next senior leadership role, we d love to hear from you.