Health and Safety Manager


Company:	Millbank Holdings Ltd
Salary:	£70,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cockermouth, CA13 0AA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Do you have proven experience working as a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, SHE Manager or EHS Manager within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy or nuclear projects?

Are you experienced in developing and implementing Health & Safety management systems, conducting audits, investigations and ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation and industry best practice?

Would you like to influence the safety culture on major projects, helping to ensure everyone returns home safely whilst contributing to the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure programmes?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a leading contractor delivering major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is seeking a proactive safety professional to support and drive best practice across its project portfolio.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

- Lead and promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across projects and sites.

- Provide expert advice and guidance on all health and safety matters.

- Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation and industry best practice.

- Develop, implement and monitor Health & Safety management systems.

- Conduct site inspections, audits and assurance activities.

- Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

- Support project teams in the development and review of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).

- Monitor project performance against safety objectives and KPIs.

- Deliver training, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.

- Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders where required.

- Support supply chain partners to ensure compliance with project safety requirements.

- Produce detailed reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement.

- Assist in the preparation for client and regulatory audits.

- Drive behavioural safety initiatives and promote a culture of continual improvement.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

- Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, SHE Manager, EHS Manager or similar.

- Experience working within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy, nuclear or major projects environments.

- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

- Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.

- Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies and procedures.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Ability to influence and challenge at all levels of an organisation.

- Experience producing reports, safety metrics and performance reviews.

- NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification.

It’s great if you also have the following

- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

- Degree qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.

- Experience working within highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, Defence or Utilities.

- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.

- Environmental management experience.

- Mental Health First Aid qualification.

- Experience supporting major infrastructure programmes valued more than £50m.

- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.

The setting for the role

This role will support the delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects in Cumbria. You will regularly engage with site-based teams, project leadership, clients and subcontractors, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety performance are maintained. The position will involve a combination of site visits, office-based activities and stakeholder engagement, offering significant responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on project success and workforce wellbeing.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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