At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape safety and assurance processes across a large operational network.
- Company: Leading infrastructure organisation with a focus on health and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with strong stakeholder engagement and growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-risk environments and a recognised Health & Safety qualification.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We're supporting a leading infrastructure organisation in the search for an experienced Safety & Assurance Manager to join its expanding Health & Safety function.
This is a newly created role, offering an excellent opportunity to shape how safety, assurance and operational risk are managed across a large operational network.
You'll play a key role in developing policies, strengthening assurance processes and driving continuous improvement across the business.
As part of the wider Safety & Assurance team, you'll work closely with operational leaders and contractors to improve safety performance, provide expert guidance and ensure robust governance and compliance.
The Key Responsibilities of the Safety & Assurance Manager
- Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, standards and assurance frameworks.
- Lead assurance activities across operational teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and legislative requirements.
- Plan and deliver audits, inspections and assurance reviews to identify risks and drive improvements.
- Analyse incident trends, audit findings and performance data to identify emerging risks and implement preventative measures.
- Lead incident investigations and support robust root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to operational teams, contractors and senior stakeholders on safety and assurance matters.
- Support behavioural safety initiatives and help embed a positive safety culture throughout the business.
- Produce meaningful assurance reports, performance metrics and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead or support key safety risk programmes, including contractor assurance and other business-critical operational risks as priorities evolve.
The Safety & Assurance Manager will have
- Experience within utilities, infrastructure, rail, highways, energy or another high-risk operational environment.
- Previous experience within safety assurance, operational risk, contractor management, governance or compliance.
- A recognised Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, NVQ Level 3/5 or equivalent.
- Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulations, including CDM, PUWER, LOLER and NRSWA.
- Experience carrying out audits, investigations and compliance activities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence operational teams, contractors and senior leadership.
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Safety Risk & Assurance Manager in Reading employer: TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment
Join a leading construction business in London that prioritises health, safety, and environment (HSE) excellence. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages mentorship and leadership opportunities. This role not only offers competitive salary and benefits but also the chance to make a significant impact on a major data centre project, ensuring exceptional HSE standards are upheld in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Contact Details:
TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment Recruitment Team
