Job Description for Sizewell C - The Power of Good for Britain
Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite)
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 oversee our construction activities at Sizewell C (SZC). In this pivotal role, you'll ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures, aiming to exceed standards. You'll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Leads, and Tier 1 contractors to uphold the highest health and safety standards across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
1. Report directly to the Senior H&S Manager and lead a team of health and safety professionals.
2. Influence safety performance across the project supply chain.
3. Drive safety implementation from pre-construction through to commissioning.
4. Support multidisciplinary teams and Tier 1 contractors with large workforces.
5. Champion a culture of zero harm across SZC and its partners.
6. Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations and industry standards.
7. Lead constructability and operability reviews to reduce risk.
8. Provide expert guidance and visible leadership in all safety matters.
9. Advise leadership on accident prevention and health strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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 national/international HSE standards.
* Expertise in infrastructure, civils, and construction activities.
Desirable Skills
* 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.
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