A14 Health & Safety Lead (Site-Based)

Mane Contract Services; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support M&E engineering works on the A14 highways project. This is a hands-on role providing professional H&S support across the project, working with project management, engineers and site teams to promote high safety standards.

The role includes investigating incidents, compiling reports, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. A strong site presence and proactive safety culture are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience providing professional H&S advice across large projects.
• Knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and company procedures.
• Experience leading investigations into incidents and near-misses.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Health & Safety advice and guidance to the project and site teams.
• Maintain a regular H&S presence across the A14 project.
• Support project management and operational teams in meeting their health and safety responsibilities.
• Undertake regular site–based H&S engagement, observations and monitoring of working practices.
• Provide advice on safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements.
• Review and provide input into RAMS, permits and other relevant H&S documentation.
• Support the management of incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe occurrences.
• Lead or support H&S investigations as required, gathering relevant information and establishing the facts.
• Compile clear, accurate and comprehensive investigation reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with identifying appropriate corrective and preventative actions following incidents or H&S issues.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed H&S actions and provide appropriate follow‑up.
• Provide guidance on compliance with relevant H&S legislation, company policies and project requirements.
• Promote positive health and safety behaviours and a proactive safety culture across the project.
• Attend relevant project meetings, briefings and H&S discussions.
• Support toolbox talks, safety briefings and other H&S initiatives where required.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Escalate significant H&S concerns appropriately and provide practical solutions to address them.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and documentation.
• Support the wider H&S function with additional project requirements as necessary.

Skills

Health & Safety

HSE legislation

Incident investigation

RAMS input

Site-based advice

Job description

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support M&E engineering works on the A14 highways project. This is a hands-on role providing professional H&S support across the project, working with project management, engineers and site teams to promote high safety standards.

The role includes investigating incidents, compiling reports, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented. A strong site presence and proactive safety culture are essential for success.