Overview
Health and Safety Manager - Construction at Sizewell C, Leiston, IP16, UK. Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (onsite 5 days a week). Contract: Permanent, full-time. Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience, plus benefits. Closing date: Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Are you ready to lead safety excellence on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects? We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to be at the heart of our construction activities at Sizewell C (SZC). You will ensure that all safety regulations and procedures are met and exceeded, collaborating with Project Managers, Construction Leads, and Tier 1 contractors to uphold the highest standards of health and safety across every phase of the project.
Key Dimensions of the Role
* Reporting directly to the Senior H&S Manager, lead and develop a team of health and safety professionals.
* Influence safety performance across the project supply chain.
* Drive safety implementation from pre-construction through to commissioning.
* Support multidisciplinary teams and Tier 1 contractors with large workforces.
Responsibilities
* Champion a culture of zero harm across SZC and its partners.
* Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and industry standards.
* Lead constructability and operability reviews to reduce risk.
* Provide expert guidance and visible leadership in all safety matters.
* Advise leadership on accident prevention and health strategies.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience with ONR/HSE; NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications; Chartered IOSH Membership (or working towards).
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Skilled in investigations, report writing, and action planning.
* Essential skills & knowledge: strong networking and relationship-building abilities; results-driven with a collaborative mindset; deep understanding of international HSE standards; expertise in infrastructure, civils, and construction activities.
* Desirable: knowledge of ONR Licence Conditions.
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential: Significant HSE experience in large project environments.
* IOSH/NEBOSH qualified; Chartered membership of a professional HSE body.
* Proven track record of delivering excellent safety outcomes; experience in behavioural safety and leadership development.
* Desirable: NEBOSH HSE Diploma or European equivalent.
* Higher education in Engineering, Construction, or Nuclear Safety/Culture.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mega project that will shape the UK’s energy future. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your leadership and expertise will make a tangible impact. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Additional Information
Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain. It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while helping Britain reach its Net Zero emissions target by 2050.
Sizewell C is part of the UK’s nuclear renaissance, alongside Hinkley Point C. We are ramping up and look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, with construction starting soon after. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF’s employee privacy policy. EDF may process and share information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.
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