H&S Manager - FTC

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bachy Soletanche, on the Sizewell C marine infrastructure, seeks a Senior H&S Manager for a 10-month fixed-term contract. You will lead the Health & Safety function, advise management, and drive a strong safety culture across the project.

You'll work on site in Leiston, report to UK regulators, and collaborate with the wider SB group and clients. Essential qualifications include IOSH Chartered status, NEBOSH certificates, and a proven track record in major civil works.

Qualifications

• IOSH Chartered membership or equivalent
• Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent
• CSCS card for Managers and Professionals
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience managing Health and Safety at a management level
• Experience in Construction/Civil Engineering/Geotechnical projects
• Commitment to improving Health & Safety culture and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a positive H&S culture.
• Develop and mentor a competent H&S team.
• Report H&S performance to the Senior Leadership Team and identify improvement areas.
• Promote learning from incidents and best practices across the project.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and drive preventive actions.
• Liaise with the UK regulator on H&S matters.
• Support OH program implementation with HR and the Health and Safety Director.
• Assist with prequalification submissions.

Skills

IOSH Chartered

H&S management

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 5 in OH&S

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

Tools

CSCS card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

The Marine Bulk Import Facility (MBIF) is a major temporary marine infrastructure project supporting the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast. The facility enables the delivery of large construction materials by sea and includes a 463m-long jetty, steel and precast structures, and a cantilevered traveller system (Cantitravel) for modular construction.

Key Project Features Relevant to Roles

• Construction Methodology: Marine piling, modular steel and precast concrete assembly, cantilevered traveller erection system.
• Workstreams: Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), Test Piling, and Main Works.
• Delivery Timeline: August 2025 – November 2026.
• Contract Model: NEC3 Option C – Target Cost with Activity Schedule.

Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are: TEC-TAC = Teamwork, Excellence, Creative, Trust, Accountability, Caring.

The Role

This is a 10 months fixed-term contract role working on a shift basis.

Will be responsible for the operation of the H&S function and advise management and our organisation at all levels on matters concerning improving the H&S in our operations.

What You'll Be Doing

Managerial

• Leader in the development of a positive H&S culture.
• Responsible for developing & improving a competent H&S team.
• Responsible for managing and reporting statistical H&S performance to the Senior Leadership Team, analysing the data and advising the needed strategic, managerial & practical improvement areas.
• Helping the management to foster a learning organisation mindset, advising how to learn from our incident, our positive interventions & best practices.
• Leading the investigation of our incidents to ensure that appropriate root causes are identified and targeting the continuous learning and improving in our operations.
• Report to and liaise with the UK regulator for H&S.
• Actively share and seek best practices, learnings exchanging with the SB worldwide and UK Group, FPS & EFFC respective bodies.
• Building, close and strong relations with the operational teams in order to provide efficient support and leadership.
• Mentor staff at all levels in H&S matters. Provide advice and guidance on the training requirements to the management for all levels of the project regarding H&S matters.
• Ensure that project teams are supported and suitable H&S guidance is provided.
• Liaise with clients and supply chain partners on H&S matters.
• Responsible for supporting HR and the Health and Safety Director in the implementation of the companies OH programme.
• Advise & support commercial, design, commercial and estimating teams on H&S.
• Assist with prequalification submissions.

What We’re Looking For

• Membership of IOSH – Chartered/ Member of International Institute of Risk & Safety Management
• Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate – or equivalent
• NEBOSH Fire certificate – or equivalent
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent
• Managers and Professionals CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of managing Health and Safety at a management level.
• Significant Construction/Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development in connection with Health &
• Safety, with a focus on the development of an improved culture of safety.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with colleagues under pressure.
• Comfortable in demanding client situations.
• A personal commitment to improving Safety, Health and Wellbeing standards in the workplace
• Ability to develop strong relationships and communicate across all levels
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required Experience in the production of safety reports, briefing documents, and procedures
• Ability to apply relevant legislation in a practical manner
• Experience with behavioural safety techniques
• Experience of incident investigation and root cause analysis

Why Bachy Soletanche?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractor and working in a collaborative environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Company car scheme/car allowance
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.