Health & Safety Manager – Major Construction Project (Bristol)
Location: Bristol
Rate: Up to £50 per hour
Contract Length: Initial 6 months (January start)
Working Pattern: Day works (site operating hours 07:00–16:00)
An established industrial operator is engaging a freelance Health & Safety Manager to provide Health & Safety services in support of a major construction upgrade at a large terminal facility in Bristol.
The project involves the construction and installation of four storage tanks, along with associated pipework and mechanical equipment, forming part of a £3m capital upgrade programme. Works are being delivered by an international (Spanish) subcontractor, making effective on-site communication an important aspect of the assignment.
Scope of Services
The successful contractor will be responsible for establishing and delivering Health & Safety management services for the duration of the construction works, including:
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Developing and implementing project-specific Health & Safety systems and procedures
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Providing an on-site Health & Safety presence during critical construction activities
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Undertaking site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
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Monitoring site activities and advising on the management of Health & Safety risks
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Liaising with project stakeholders and subcontractors to support compliance
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Promoting safe working practices and a positive site safety culture
The role requires a practical, site-based Health & Safety professional with experience operating independently within complex construction environments.
Required Experience & Skills
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Demonstrable experience delivering Health & Safety services on construction or heavy construction projects
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Background in industrial construction, including tanks, pipework, mechanical or civils works
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Spanish-speaking capability preferred, to assist effective communication with subcontract teams
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Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
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Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (NEBOSH or equivalent)
Contract Details
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Up to £50 per hour, depending on experience
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Initial 6 month engagement with defined project scope
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Day works aligned to site operating hours (no routine nights; occasional weekend attendance may be required during key phases)
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Opportunity to contribute to a high-value, technically complex construction project