Health & Safety Manager

• Support development and improvement of the H&S & Wellbeing Management System
• Ensure compliance with CPP, RAMS, and VSL internal controls
• Coordinate safe‑work planning with clients, PC/PD, and subcontractors
• Provide H&S input for tenders, risk assessments, and methodologies
• Manage and support site-based H&S personnel
• Embed the 5 Lines of Defence, 6 Major Risks, and Life‑Saving Rules into project execution
• Promote shared vigilance and STOP‑Work authority
• Monitor plant, equipment, temporary works, isolations, and safety systems
• Strengthen organisational and team-level risk controls
• Lead investigations using recognised methodologies
• Drive transparent reporting and learning
• Produce Learning Briefs and track corrective actions
• Analyse safety performance data
• Promote VSL’s Just and Fair Culture
• Conduct inspections focusing on high‑risk activities
• Reinforce Life‑Saving Rules through leadership presence
• Maintain visible site engagement (“walk the talk”)
• Lead the VSL UK H&S Training Plan
• Deliver training on major risks, Life‑Saving Rules, and emergency response
• Support culture programmes promoting vigilance and accountability
• Ensure competence pathways for high‑risk operations
• Maintain compliant emergency procedures.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• NVQ L5 or 6 in Health and Safety (recommended)
• Experience of administering, executing, and managing H&S on Civil works and repair projects
• Adequately experienced in a H&S management role within construction or engineering scope of works
• Experience in developing and implementing H&S management systems
• Experience and required skills in incident investigation and root cause analysis
• You probably have around 10 years’ experience, with 5 years in team leadership or management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge and experience of managing and maintaining data
• Good knowledge of Power BI ,Microsoft Excel and Word applications as well as experience with managing data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and regularly attend project sites throughout the UK.

NVQ L5 or 6 in Health and Safety (recommended).

• Exciting and Challenging Projects: Contribute directly to the UK’s clean energy future on a nationally significant, long-term programme
• Career Growth: Access to professional development and progression within the construction and infrastructure sectors
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A competitive package, including benefits and pension
• Dynamic Team Environment: Be part of a skilled, diverse and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality results.