Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Piling

We're Hiring: Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Location: Dartford HQ and Grimsby depot with National project travel as needed

Business Unit: Expanded Piling (Specialist Trading Business Group)

Play a critical role in shaping safety across one of the UK's leading specialist engineering businesses.

Laing O'Rourke's Expanded Piling team delivers innovative geotechnical solutions on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects. With capabilities spanning piling, diaphragm walls, restricted access foundations, and marine structures – we combine deep technical heritage with modern, collaborative delivery.

We're looking for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager who can lead with insight, empathy, and energy — someone who goes beyond the clipboard and truly connects with our people.

About the Role

You'll be the strategic lead for health, safety, and wellbeing across Expanded Piling — working across both Laing O'Rourke and external client projects. You'll champion our Inclusion + Wellbeing (I+W) programme and create a culture where safety isn't just about rules, but relationships, trust, and continuous learning.

This is a highly visible role within the business unit, offering the chance to influence behaviours, challenge traditional practices, and help shape the future of safety in specialist construction.

What You'll Do

• Champion the I+W agenda across all operations and leadership levels

• Coach project teams in engagement tools, positive investigations, and appreciative enquiry

• Lead health and safety assurance, risk reviews, and strategic reporting

• Influence behavioural change through authentic leadership and communication

• Engage directly with clients, stakeholders, and enforcement bodies

• Drive learning culture and innovation in safety tools, technologies, and practice

What You'll Bring

• Level 5 qualification in H&S (minimum) and professional membership (e.g. IOSH)

• Strong technical understanding of safety, environmental, and occupational health risks

• Proven leadership in high-risk or complex construction environments

• Confidence, empathy, and credibility – you build trust and influence at all levels

• A coaching mindset, with a proactive approach to change and collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a direct-delivery business with a rich heritage and a future-focused approach

• Join a collaborative, technically excellent team within the STBG

• Shape the future of health and safety in a role with real impact

• Access to cutting-edge technology, continuous development, and progression pathways

Inclusion is Safety

At Laing O'Rourke, inclusion is not an add-on — it's central to our safety philosophy. We actively welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds and are committed to creating environments where everyone can thrive.

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