Are you a proven Health and Safety Manager from construction, civil engineering, marine or defence who can lead safety on complex, high-risk programmes in a highly regulated environment?
Do you have expert knowledge of CDM 2015, assurance/auditing, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving a positive safety culture across a major site-based delivery team?
The Opportunity
Join an organisation with a clear public-service mission and a transformation agenda focused on delivering a better estate, a better service and a better business. You’ll be part of a values-led culture where safety, accountability and collaboration matter, with the scale and complexity of work that genuinely develops careers. The environment is fast-moving, stakeholder-rich and regulated—ideal for someone who enjoys improving standards and influencing outcomes at every level.
The Role
As Health and Safety Manager (Construction / Nuclear), you will be the key focal point for all H&S aspects across a major programme portfolio on a naval base, ensuring projects operate in full compliance with statutory and local governance. This is a site-based role (expected 3 days per week on site) supporting the Joint Project Team and interfacing closely with Principal Contractors, Principal Designers, facility operators and wider site operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, MoD governance and best practice
- Advising senior leadership, project managers and site teams on H&S strategy and decisions
- Reviewing contractor/designer H&S documentation, including RAMS for high-risk activities
- Supporting hazard identification and implementation of effective risk controls
- Delivering safety communications, workshops and training to build positive safety culture
- Conducting inspections and audits; managing non-conformities through to close-out
- Supporting incident/near-miss investigation, root cause analysis and reporting
- Acting as the point of contact for external audits and H&S queries
- Coordinating H&S across interfaces with operational and nuclear-related functions
You will have the following qualifications & experience
- UK National with and eligible for SC Clearance
- Proven H&S leadership within construction/civilengineering/marine/defence environments
- Extensive working knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant statutory frameworks
- Recognised H&S qualification (e.g., NEBOSH) and strong technical credibility
- Desirable: membership of a professional body (e.g., IOSH/IIRSM)
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, chair meetings, and manage competing priorities
- Desirable: experience within a nuclear regulated or similarly highly regulated environment
- Desirable: experience on MoD estate and environmental aspects of HSQE
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Health And Safety Manager in Plymouth employer: Millbank
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on critical defence infrastructure programmes. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide opportunities for professional growth while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Located in a vibrant area, our on-site roles allow you to engage directly with projects, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
