Operational Health & Safety Manager in Woking

We are acting on behalf of one of our clients to recruit an Operational Health & Safety Manager to deliver hands-on Health & Safety leadership across live operational environments. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This is a part-time appointment (3 days per week) suited to someone wanting a site-facing, practical role, responsible for ensuring safe systems of work are implemented, risks are effectively controlled, and Health & Safety standards are consistently applied across operational activities. The Role Reporting to the Strategic Health & Safety Manager, the Operational Health & Safety Manager will be the primary on-the-ground H&S point of contact, supporting managers, supervisors and contractors across multiple sites. Key responsibilities include: * Delivering H&S policies, procedures and standards across operational sites * Acting as the primary site-based H&S contact for managers and contractors * Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance checks * Leading incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis * Writing, reviewing, approving and managing RAMS for operational activities * Providing practical H&S advice to operational and engineering teams * Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and operational H&S training * Managing contractor H&S compliance * Tracking corrective and preventative actions to completion * Escalating significant risks, non-compliance and trends to the Strategic H&S Manager * Supporting and promoting a proactive, positive safety culture About You This role will suit a hands-on, operational H&S professional with strong experience working in high-risk environments, particularly within energy, utilities, infrastructure or electrical settings. Essential requirements: * NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) * Strong operational Health & Safety experience within high-risk environments * Proven experience working on live operational sites * Experience conducting inspections, audits and investigations * Proven experience producing and managing RAMS and permits to work * Experience managing contractor Health & Safety compliance * Experience working in HV electrical environments * Practical understanding of HV safety rules, access control and permit-to-work systems * Strong communication skills and confidence challenging unsafe practices Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational H&S professional seeking a part-time, site-focused role with clear accountability and visibility