Health Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Are you a Health and Safety Manager with experience on major infrastructure projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor?

Do you have a strong background delivering underground utilities projects including water, gas, power or telecommunications?

Location: South Essex
Rate: £450/day inside IR35
Contract Length: Until December(extension likely)
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

A major contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of a major utilities package on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Working across a programme of utility diversions including water, gas, power and communications, you'll play a key role in supporting the project team, engaging with subcontractors and maintaining strong relationships with the client. This is a site-based role with flexibility to work from home when completing administration or attending meetings remotely.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across the project.
• Review RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Support project teams with planning and safe delivery of utilities works.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with subcontractors, project leadership and the client to ensure compliance with company procedures and legislation.
• Promote a positive health & safety culture across the project.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Manager on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background delivering underground utilities projects including water, gas, power or telecommunications.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
• Confident managing subcontractors and working in a client-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of excavation safety, temporary works and high-risk utilities activities.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

Desirable Requirements

• CMIOSH

This is an excellent opportunity to join a flagship infrastructure project at the start of a major programme of works, with the potential for the contract to be extended beyond the initial end date.