Boyd Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor as they continue their strategic expansion across the North East. As part of this growth, our client is establishing a brand-new office in Hexham, and we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take a pivotal leadership role in shaping the culture, standards, and systems from day one.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a highly respected national contractor at a truly exciting moment of development. As the Health & Safety Manager, you will:

• Lead HSEQ strategy for the new regional office

• Embed best-practice safety culture across multiple civil engineering frameworks

• Provide guidance, support, and coaching to project teams and site leadership

• Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, and internal standards

• Drive continuous improvement and champion behavioural safety

• Influence organisational direction as the region grows

About You

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• Significant experience in Health & Safety within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with strong technical HSEQ knowledge

• A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels

• Experience developing or leading safety strategy across multiple projects

• The ambition to help shape a new regional hub and build a high-performing safety culture from the ground up

For more information, please contact Jordan at jordan@boydrecruitment.co.uk