Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – Major Civils (Contract) Location: Birmingham or London Assignment Rate: £500 – £560 per day (Inside IR35) Job type: Contract Working Pattern: Hybrid – 4 days per week on site We are supporting a client organisation delivering one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a contract basis. This role is operationally focused, with a strong site presence required to support live major civils works, while also allowing flexibility through a hybrid working arrangement. The position is suited to candidates with genuine major civils experience. Consultancy or light construction backgrounds will not be suitable. The Role You will operate as a site-embedded Health & Safety Manager, working closely with construction managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with Tier 1 standards. The role balances hands-on site leadership with reporting, assurance and coordination activities completed remotely. Key Responsibilities * Provide Health & Safety leadership across major civils works * Maintain strong visibility on site (minimum 4 days per week) * Embed H&S standards into site and subcontractor activities * Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours * Review and challenge RAMS, temporary works and high-risk activities * Support incident and near-miss investigations and learning reviews * Coach site leadership teams to improve H&S performance * Act as the key H&S interface between site teams and the wider function Essential Requirements * NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) * Major civils experience OR extensive experience with a Tier 1 civils contractor in a project or regional H&S role * Clear evidence of team leadership capability * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Contract Details * Rate: £500 – £560 per day (Inside IR35) * Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum 4 days per week on site * Start date: ASAP / short notice preferred How to Apply If you are a Health & Safety Manager with proven major civils experience looking for a hybrid, site-focused contract role, we would welcome your application. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers