Design Construction Safety Assurance Lead

Rullion; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion seeks a Design Construction Safety Assurance Lead on a contract basis to support the Head of Health & Safety across the Hinkley Point C project. The role focuses on assurance of Principal Designer activities and the management of design risk under CDM 2015.

You will conduct system and field-based health and safety inspections on site and off-site locations, collaborate with designers, project managers and contractors, and develop a robust Health & Safety File as construction progresses.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• IOSH membership with Chartered status desirable or progression towards Chartered.
• Minimum of ~5 years' health and safety experience in construction/engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and designer duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Health & Safety in providing effective health and safety assurance across the HPC project.
• Focus on assurance of Principal Designer and designer arrangements under CDM 2015 and the Health & Safety File.
• Establish a risk-based Client assurance approach over Principal Designer activities and development of the Health & Safety File during construction and handover.
• Undertake management-system assurance and practical field-based H&S inspections on-site and off-site locations.
• Interpret legislation and standards and communicate findings in clear assurance reports to diverse audiences.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma / Level 6 HSE

IOSH Chartered status or progression

5 years H&S experience

CDM 2015 knowledge

Principal Designer experience

Design risk management

HSE audits/inspections experience

Contractor management experience

Written and verbal communication

Independent working and prioritisation

Influence without authority

Job description

Role: Design Contraction Safety Assurance Lead

Position: Contract

Location: Bridgwater and Bristol ( please see JD)

Days on Site: 4

Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2027

Pay: £350 PAYE - £468 Umbrella

Job Purpose

The Design & Construction Safety Assurance Lead will support the Head of Health & Safety (Client) in providing effective Client health and safety assurance across the Hinkley Point C Project and its associated off-site infrastructure.

The role will provide a particular focus on the Client's assurance of the Principal Designer and designer arrangements under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including the management and communication of design risk and the development, quality and completeness of the Health & Safety File.

A key purpose of the role is to establish and maintain a strong, systematic and risk-based Client assurance approach over Principal Designer activities, with particular emphasis on design risk management and the progressive development of the Health & Safety File through construction, commissioning and handover.The role will also support the discharge of the Client's wider duties under CDM 2015, including assurance of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor arrangements, appointments, organisational capability, pre-construction information, cooperation and coordination between duty holders.

The post-holder will undertake both management-system assurance and practical field-based health and safety inspections across the main HPC construction site and a wide range of associated development and off-site activities.

The role is expected to operate on the main HPC site and across off-site locations, including warehouses, offices, park-and-ride facilities, compounds, substations and other associated infrastructure and construction projects.

The post-holder will be an experienced health and safety professional with strong practical construction knowledge and a detailed understanding of CDM 2015, particularly the duties and arrangements associated with designers and the Principal Designer.

The role requires the ability to apply regulatory and technical knowledge proportionately, constructively challenge arrangements where necessary and work collaboratively with Client teams, the Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, designers, project managers and Contract Partners.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 health and safety qualification.

• Membership of IOSH at an appropriate professional level, with Chartered status or progression towards Chartered status desirable.

• A minimum of approximately five years' relevant health and safety experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure or a comparable project environment.

• Strong working knowledge and practical application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

• Demonstrable experience of working within, alongside, or providing assurance of a Principal Designer function, with a good understanding of designer duties and design risk management.

• Good practical understanding of the duties placed on designers and Principal Designers and how these should be applied throughout the project lifecycle.

• Experience of undertaking health and safety audits, inspections, reviews or other forms of assurance.

• Practical construction health and safety experience and the ability to assess work activities and management arrangements in the field.

• Good understanding of design risk management principles, including the elimination, reduction, communication and management of foreseeable risks through design.

• Good understanding of the purpose, development and management of the Health & Safety File.

• Experience of contractor management, engagement and assurance.

• Ability to interpret legislation, standards, procedures and management arrangements and assess their practical implementation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear assurance reports and communicate findings to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to constructively challenge individuals and organisations while maintaining effective working relationships.

• Ability to work independently, prioritise activities and operate across multiple projects and locations.

• Ability to influence people at different levels without direct line-management authority.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.