Contractor Safety & Works Compliance Lead

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Relocation support

Nurseries/workplace nursery access

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Control of Works Supervisor to join the Estates Division Asset Management team. You will oversee safe systems of work, manage permit-to-work processes and contractor audits across a large, complex estate.

You will deliver inductions and advise on control of works practices to uphold health and safety standards. The role requires experience in health and safety management, RAMS assessment, and contractor oversight, with strong communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in health and safety management within maintenance, facilities management, engineering or construction.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, permits to work, COSHH documentation and safe systems of work.
• Strong knowledge of contractor management and pre-start audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to deliver safety briefs and training to groups.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with digital systems.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification or equivalent.
• NEBOSH qualification and AP/AE appointment would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe systems of work and ensure compliance across the University estate.
• Manage permit-to-work processes and contractor inductions.
• Undertake contractor audits and RAMS reviews.
• Review RAMS, RAMS documentation and safe systems of work.
• Support compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Deliver safety briefings and toolbox talks to groups of varying sizes.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Health and safety management

RAMS assessment

Permits to work

COSHH documentation

Contractor management

Communication skills

Safety briefings/training

Organisation

IT skills

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH qualification

Driving licence

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH qualification

Recognised building services qualification

Tools

Digital documentation systems

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a Control of Works Supervisor to join the Estates Division Asset Management team. You will oversee safe systems of work, manage permit-to-work processes and contractor audits across a large, complex estate.

You will deliver inductions and advise on control of works practices to uphold health and safety standards. The role requires experience in health and safety management, RAMS assessment, and contractor oversight, with strong communication and IT skills.