Health & Safety Manager – HS2 Old Oak Common
Location: Old Oak Common, London NW10 – Hybrid Working (3 days on site)
Salary: £58,000 – £66,000 plus 12% pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday. Progression to Senior H&S Manager (£75k – £85k+).
Programme: Long-Term Programme Security | Major National Infrastructure Programme. This role supports safe delivery across the national infrastructure programme for the Old Oak Common Station development (the UK's best-connected rail station).
The Role
Worked client-side for HS2, on-site Health & Safety assurance lead – the eyes and ears across the project. Reporting to a Senior H&S Manager, will work closely with Tier 1 contractors and supply chain partners to ensure robust Health, Safety & Security standards are consistently maintained across a complex live construction environment.
Must bring strong practical judgement, site presence, the confidence to advise and challenge contractors, coach, influence, collaborate and intervene when needed.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Client-side role on one of Europe's largest infrastructure programmes
* Large complex project – the largest underground station ever constructed in the UK
* High visibility across senior leadership, contractors, and delivery teams
* Balance of site engagement, assurance, investigation, stakeholder management
* Long-term programme security with major phases ahead
* Clear progression into Senior H&S leadership roles
* Flexible, modern working culture with strong work-life balance
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a visible ambassador for HS2's 'Safe at Heart' culture across the project
* Deliver site-based H&S assurance activities across major construction works
* Support proactive risk identification and mitigation across live delivery environments
* Work closely with contractors to improve Health & Safety performance in real time
* Support investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned activities
* Ensure compliance with HS2 Health, Safety & Security policies and standards
* Support occupational health, workplace safety, site access, and wellbeing initiatives
* Provide practical H&S advice to delivery teams, contractors, and stakeholders
* Participate in inspections, audits, assurance reviews, and incident investigations
What We're Looking For
Essential
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
* Experience within major infrastructure, heavy civils, rail, utilities, aviation, highways, or complex construction projects
* Strong practical site-based Health & Safety experience
* Experience supporting or conducting incident investigations
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to influence contractors and delivery teams in a collaborative but firm manner
Desirable Backgrounds
* Rail infrastructure or station projects
* Major civil programmes such as HS2, Crossrail, Tideway, airports, highways, or large-scale developments
* Experience within client-side assurance or Tier 1 contractor environments
Career Development
HS2 offers long‑term career opportunities with significant future works ahead across stations, rail systems, depots, tunnels, and operational infrastructure for another 10 years. Many leadership roles are filled internally, with clear progression toward Senior Health & Safety Manager level and beyond.
The Opportunity
This is a career-defining opportunity for a Health & Safety professional seeking major project exposure within one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure programmes. You will play a visible role influencing safety culture, contractor performance, and project delivery across a landmark station build that will shape the future of UK rail transport for generations.
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