Job Description
?? Health & Safety Assurance Manager – Major Infrastructure Project | Essex | 5 Days On-Site ??
We are proud to be supporting a major client in the recruitment of a Health & Safety Assurance Manager for a high-profile infrastructure expansion at a major site in Essex.
With construction underway and a rail terminal in development, this is a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most significant logistics and civil engineering projects.
?? Location: Essex – full-time, 5 days per week on site
?? Contract Type: 2-year fixed-term contract
�?? Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction
?? Project: Extensive investment in port and rail infrastructure
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee contractor and consultant H&S performance, ensuring alignment with CDM regulations and contractual obligations.
* Conduct daily and weekly inspections of high-risk activities and ensure mitigation measures are in place.
* Review and monitor H&S plans, risk registers, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness.
* Lead weekly HSE meetings and contribute to monthly reporting and KPI tracking.
* Support onboarding, inductions, and training compliance for all site personnel.
* Evaluate H&S aspects of tender submissions and contractor competence.
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience as a Health & Safety Assurance Manager on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
* Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations.
* NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
* Experience in civil engineering, logistics, or heavy industry environments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Valid UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a transformative infrastructure programme.
* Work with a globally recognised organisation.
* Influence safety culture and standards on a major UK construction site.
* Long-term opportunity with career-defining impact.
Please apply today as we are looking to appoint a suitable candidate ASAP.