Construction Health and Safety Manager

Construction Health and Safety Manager required to oversee the health, safety, and environmental management on a Nuclear Power Plant construction project. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations on this major, high-risk construction project. 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 construction phase.

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.

The company are offering up to £65k plus benefits, including a car.