SHEQ Lead

Health & Safety Lead

Location: Manchester / Merseyside
Job Type: 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Rate: Competitive (DOE)

Health & Safety Lead - Rail & Civil Engineering

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Lead to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major rail and infrastructure projects across the Manchester and Merseyside region.

This is an initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, offering the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe delivery of high-profile civil engineering and rail works. The successful candidate will work closely with operational teams, project managers and subcontractors to drive a positive safety culture and ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.

The Role

As Health & Safety Lead, you will provide expert health and safety leadership across multiple live projects. You will support project teams through regular site visits, audits and inspections while promoting best practice and continuous improvement throughout the business.

This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced professional who is confident influencing operational teams, challenging unsafe behaviours and ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture across rail and civil engineering projects.
Provide professional health and safety advice to site management teams and senior leadership.
Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
Ensure compliance with current UK Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
Review and provide guidance on RAMS, safe systems of work and construction methodologies.
Support project teams with risk assessments and hazard identification.
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Produce detailed audit reports and monitor the close-out of corrective actions.
Monitor subcontractor health and safety performance and compliance.
Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and behavioural safety initiatives.
Liaise with clients, regulators and external stakeholders where required.
Support continuous improvement of health and safety management systems.

Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

Previous experience as a Health & Safety Lead, Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor.
Strong rail and civil engineering experience is essential.
Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
Experience carrying out site audits, inspections and incident investigations.
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor environments.
Experience reviewing RAMS and supporting high-risk construction activities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and build strong relationships with operational teams.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
IOSH Membership or equivalent
Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) desirable but not essential
CSCS Card (preferred)

What's on Offer

Competitive contract rate.
Immediate start available.
Initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension.
Opportunity to work on major rail and civil engineering projects.
Collaborative and supportive project environment.
Long-term opportunities may be available for the right individual.If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in rail and civil engineering and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Danny Sullivan Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.

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