2 x Contract Construction Health and Safety Managers (outside IR35) required to support M&E infrastructure enabling works at Sizewell C.
Contract: long term - c2 years.
Salary: c£400-£500 per day, negotiable, with accomodation if required.
This is a groundbreaking project, on a new-build nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast, set to play a critical role in the UK's energy future. The project will involve the construction of two new nuclear reactors, providing low-carbon energy for decades to come. This highly complex and large-scale development requires an experienced health and safety leader to ensure the highest standards of safety are upheld throughout the M&E infrastructure enabling phase.
Contract Construction Health and Safety Manager Responsibilities include:
Leading the development, implementation and enforcement of robust health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements throughout the construction process.
Conducting regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards, mitigating risks and implementing necessary corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
Monitoring and reviewing safety performance across all construction activities, ensuring continuous improvement and maintaining a zero-harm culture on-site.
Overseeing the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented.
Ensuring that all contractors and subcontractors comply with safety standards, providing guidance, support and oversight to ensure safety protocols are adhered to across all areas of the project.
Developing and delivering training programs to ensure all workers, supervisors and site management are fully aware of safety regulations, emergency procedures, and best practices.
Qualifications
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
Hold or be progressing towards Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), or equivalent.
Experience:
Experience in construction health and safety management, particularly with major contractors. Large-scale infrastructure projects such as nuclear, energy, or other high-risk industries experience would be beneficial.
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and construction safety standards, including the ability to manage the health and safety elements of multi-disciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience in promoting a culture of safety on large, complex construction projects