Health and Safety Manager

Electus Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee health, safety, and wellbeing management for a major rail infrastructure project. The candidate must have over five years of experience in health and safety, preferably in construction or infrastructure, along with a relevant diploma and a collaborative mindset. This position is a contract role based onsite in Uxbridge, offering a daily rate of £500 - £600.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in Health and Safety within the Construction or Infrastructure.
• Holding a Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ.
• Working towards achieving Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the implementation of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy.
• Provide clear advice on preventing accidents, incidents and ill health.
• Undertake H&S surveillance of operational sites.
• Assist in managing stakeholder relationships with external parties.
• Monitor, analyse and report on H&S performance.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Collaborative mindset

Accident investigation

Risk assessment

Education

Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma/Degree

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Take ownership of Health, Safety and Wellbeing management for a significant area of a major UK rail infrastructure project. You will implement and maintain the management system, ensuring compliance and working towards achieving the highest possible industry standards.

Essential Requirements

• At least five years’ experience in Health and Safety within the Construction or Infrastructure domains.
• Holding a Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ.
• Working towards achieving Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to liaise with operational and functional management.

Overview

This is a 1-year contract offering a rate of £500 - £600 per day (Inside IR35). Based in Uxbridge Full time onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage the implementation of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy across a key operational area.
• Provide operational and functional management with clear advice on preventing accidents, incidents and ill health.
• Undertake H&S surveillance of operational sites and participate in parent company audits where requested.
• Assist in managing stakeholder relationships with external parties such as local authorities and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Monitor, analyse and report on H&S performance, using data to highlight areas needing further intervention.

Your Profile

• Proven capability in advising on the practical implementation of H&S policies and processes.
• Experience in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of a Health and Safety Management System.
• Ability to assess and advise on the appointment of sub-contractors.
• Experience in the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Able to assist with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Maintain personal knowledge and competency in line with management responsibilities and appropriate professional membership.

This is a contract role.