Health and Safety Manager (Temporary) in England

The Opportunity for a Chartered Health and Safety Manger. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is delivering two new nuclear reactors — the first of a new generation of UK nuclear power stations, providing low-carbon electricity to around six million homes. We are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Manager to join the Site Construction leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of Construction Health & Safety, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and embedding a world-class health, safety and wellbeing culture across one of Europe’s largest and most complex construction projects. This is a high-impact leadership role, working closely with Tier 1 contractors, internal teams, regulators, and senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and set new standards for safety excellence in the nuclear sector. Key Responsibilities Act as deputy to the Head of Construction Health & Safety, leading departmental activity and priorities Provide visible, credible leadership across site, engaging operatives through to senior executives Oversee Principal Contractor arrangements aligned to evolving site risk profiles Drive continuous improvement programmes and consistent safety messaging across contractors Coach and influence senior leaders to strengthen safety culture and behaviours Manage relationships with regulators Support emergency response planning, assurance activities, and departmental budgets Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing health & safety team Promote a strong nuclear safety culture aligned to licence conditions and best practice About You This role suits an experienced health & safety leader ready for a step into a major, capital-intensive organisation. You will bring: Proven experience on large or medium-scale construction projects, ideally within EPC environments Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, nuclear regulatory frameworks, and complex compliance environments Ability to influence and build trust across a wide range of stakeholders Experience engaging with regulators and senior leadership teams A pragmatic, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent leadership style Essential Qualifications & Experience NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) Chartered Member of a recognised H&S body (or working towards) Strong background in behavioural safety and safety culture improvement Experience managing teams in high-risk, highly regulated environments Additional Information Contractual location: Hinkley Point C Minimum 4 days per week on site Must meet UK Security Vetting requirements (typically 3 of the last 5 years UK residency) Why Join Us? Be part of a landmark UK infrastructure project Influence safety strategy at the highest level Long-term career development within a major nuclear programme Opportunity to set new benchmarks for construction safety