Health and Safety Manager Job at Wilson James (Somerset)

Health and Safety Manager

Wilson James

Location:
United Kingdom , Somerset

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

63000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Health & Safety Manager at our exciting site at Hinkley Point C in Somerset. As our Health and Safety Manager, you will be dedicated to supporting the business, our clients and the Health, Safety and Environmental department. You will be managing and monitoring the working practices of employees and contractors regarding health, safety, wellbeing, environmental and welfare across all WJ locations relating to the HPC project. You will be responsible for supporting the development of strategies and systems and providing advice and support to ensure Wilson James Logistics teams are working safely in line processes and procedures, including current legislation and industry best practice. You will drive the well-being agenda for all colleagues. The post holder will be fully integrated with Wilson James HSE leadership team, working collaboratively with senior leadership to underwrite Wilson James' principal priority: a safe working environment.

Job Responsibility:

Managing a team of H&S advisors, using experience in recruitment, training and HR fundamentals
Ownership and focal point of the HPC site safety platform (Insight) on behalf of Wilson James
Working in collaboration with the Environmental Manager and their team
Accountable for managing the Health, Safety and Environmental Performance Indicators, ensuring they are completed in full and submitted every month
Responsible for safety performance and reporting accidents and incidents on the Notify software (Wilson James)
Delegated as the WJ project Fire Safety Office, ensuring all WJ Fire Safety Plans are valid, in place and reviewed to meet permit acceptance, Fire Safety Log Books are implemented and maintained, and attendance at the site fire forum
Responsible for reviewing all WJ RAMS and SSOW, ensuring mandatory site SSOW are in place and compliant
Responsible for working with the WJ Quality team, ensuring WJ align with the permit requirements for HPC, monitoring performance and supporting additional training
Identifying employee and project training requirements and safety information
Active participation in selected inductions and briefings
Participate in WJ Logistics internal safety audits to underwrite safety culture and reporting
Ensure you are fully conversant with the WJ Logistics scope documents and the location of the activities
Monitor and improve the standards of WJ teams, putting employees to work, Point of Work Risk Assessment activities and Insight reporting, ensuring working practices are to the highest standard
Ensure the Health and Safety Compliance Standards of the HPC project are This includes the timely collation of safety metrics and dashboard reporting for HPC
Engage your team collaboratively with the other Tier 1 site integrated H&S teams
Carry out all duties with full regard to all policies, plans and procedures relevant to the WJ T1 contract
Share and record best practices and lessons learnt, experience and site issues to allow for continuous improvement
Responsible for ensuring WJ and Site Occupational Health standards are maintained, and performance is measured
Responsible for ensuring the WJ and Site Well Being policy has been implemented and reviewed
Primary investigatory authority when unsafe practices are observed or safety incidents occur (including near-misses). Further, safety incident reporting for the client and provision of Lessons Learned, including updates to training and documentation
Manage documentation in line with WJ site quality procedures
Manage a formal H&S inspection plan for all managers and leads
Carry out any other reasonable request as required by your Line Manager
Work in accordance with WJ and HPC Values

Requirements:

Experience managing a team of H&S professionals
Strong working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, specific to the construction industry logistics activities
NEBOSH qualification - preferably general certificate or construction certificate
CITB H&S test pass certificate for Managers & Professionals
Strong construction or engineering background
Demonstrate experience and knowledge of safety in plant and vehicle operations
Experience working in a multi-disciplined safety-critical environment
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, able to communicate at all levels
IT literate – Strong electronic communication, spreadsheet, and presentation skills, and competent with all Microsoft Office packages
An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity in relation to visitors' and employees'
Must be able to provide a 3-year work/unemployment/education history required for the vetting process in line with Hinkley Point C protocols
Must be able to obtain the Hinkley Point C pass

Nice to have:

IOSH Qualification - Ideally member or equivalent
CSCS Card (professional card - white)
Knowledge of HPC Site
Fire Qualification or experience in fire duties
SMSTS
Full UK Driving License

What we offer:

Salary starting from £63,000.00 per annum, plus a guaranteed monthly bonus of 8.65%
Travel and lodge allowance
Working 9 days across 2 weeks (Monday - Friday on week one, then Monday - Thursday on week two)
Annual leave of 25 days per year, plus bank holidays
Life assurance scheme
Company sick pay
Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution
Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme
Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service
As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression
Employee Referral Scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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