Health & Safety Manager

• Job Category: Safety, Health and Environment
• Posting Date: 06/24/2026, 01:10 PM
• Locations: London, United Kingdom (On-site)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Driving Required: Yes
• Security Clearance Required: No

Job Description

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high-speed services. Costain are delivering the HS2 Rail Systems Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems works for HS2, across the whole of the HS2 Route (HRS02). The scope includes the design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance (until handover) of the tunnel and lineside M&E systems which includes the tunnel services within the shafts, tunnels and cross-passages, and the low voltage electrical power distribution in the open route. Costain will further design, supply, install, test and commission the tunnel ventilation systems.

To support the SHE functions, provide SHE solutions and enable the Contract Leadership / Operational Teams to implement the Group SHE Management System. To build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, whilst providing an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide line management to direct reports and liaise with wider SHE Team
• Support and influence Contract Leadership Team, Clients and other stakeholders and compliance with the Group SHE Management System and Contract Performance
• Ensure delivery of training and coaching, by competent individuals, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the Group SHE Management System
• Be actively involved in the appointment and ongoing assessment of the Contracts Supply Chain Contractors
• Actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
• Develop & implement a Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
• Ensure all unplanned events and assurance findings are categorised, investigated and lessons are shared in accordance with the Group SHE Management System
• Timely reporting, analysis and use of SHE data to support and influence the Contract Leadership Team and where required develop and implement data-based improvement plans

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Significant SHE related experience
• Working toward MIEMA or CMIOSH or equivalent
• Significant relevant SHE experience in relevant industry and over Experience of managing and training others

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma or equivalent NVQ Level 6
• SHE Degree
• Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Line Managers toolkit or equivalent.

EEO

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