Are you looking for an opportunity to shape and lead Health and Safety within a growing and forward-thinking Civil Engineering and Utilities contractor?

Do you want to progress into a Head of and Director-level position as the business continues to scale?

If so, this could be the next step in your career.

Principal People are delighted to be working with a well-established and ambitious contractor based near Aylesford, Kent.

With a strong project pipeline across the region and a reputation for quality, the organisation is now looking to bring in a dedicated Senior Health and Safety Manager to develop their Safety function.

A hybrid role, this is a key role in refining and implementing the H&S strategy while supporting operational teams across sites, predominantly based within Kent.

The Senior Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing practical Health and Safety advice and support across live projects
• Working closely with senior leadership to develop and embed the Group H&S strategy
• Conducting incident investigations and implementing preventative measures
• Driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive H&S culture
• Leading on audits, inspections, and site-based engagement
• Manage a small Team of H&S Professionals

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Utilities, Telecommunications, Highways, Construction or similar. environments
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate or equivalent
• A full UK driving licence

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Defined route to Head of H&S and Director level roles
• Pension scheme
• Plus additional benefits