Health and Safety Manager -Construction - Leiston, IP16, UK Job Description Sizewell C. Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).
Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: £60,00 - 70,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
. Are you ready to lead safety excellence on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects?
We’re looking for a Health and Safety Manager to be at the heart of our construction activities at Sizewell C (SZC). In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure that all safety regulations and procedures are not only met but exceeded. You’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Leads, and Tier 1 contractors to uphold the highest standards of health and safety across every phase of the project.
Reporting directly to the Senior H&S Manager, you’ll 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.
Lead constructability and operability reviews to reduce risk.
Provide expert guidance and visible leadership in all safety matters.
Proven experience in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience with ONR/HSE.
NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications; Skilled in investigations, report writing, and action planning.
Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
Deep understanding of national/international HSE standards.
Expertise in infrastructure, civils, and construction activities.
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.
NEBOSH HSE Diploma or European equivalent.
Higher education in Engineering, Construction, or Nuclear Safety/Culture.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a national mega project that will shape the UK’s energy future. Additional Information Join the team at Sizewell C. 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 also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.
The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.
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