Health And Safety Manager - Nuclear Power Station

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety consultancy is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee operations at a nuclear power plant in Sizewell, England. This senior role requires expertise in managing health and safety across critical areas, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting a safety culture within the facility. Candidates must have experience in high-risk industries and hold a NEBOSH National Diploma. The role offers a compensation package of up to £60k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore oil and gas, nuclear, or waste transport industries.
• Extensive experience in facilities management in operational environments.
• Understanding of UK HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical facilities management services for safety.
• Oversee safety programs and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections.

Skills

Safety management in high-risk industries

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Facilities management

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

IOSH Membership

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Manager required to join the team at an operational nuclear power plant. This senior role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee and ensure the highest levels of health, safety and risk management across both nuclear and non-nuclear areas of the facility.

Those able to relocate quickly are welcome to apply. The company will also provide accommodation c2 nights per week for those able to commute from slightly further distances away from site.

Responsibilities

• Manage hard and soft technical facilities management services, contributing to the safety and operational efficiency of the plant.
• Oversee the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs and risk assessments across both nuclear and non-nuclear areas.
• Lead the safety management of both hard and soft technical facilities services, ensuring that all activities are in line with safety regulations and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and inspections of the facilities to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead investigations into any incidents or near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee safety training and awareness programs for all employees and contractors, ensuring all staff are up to date with relevant health and safety procedures and legislation.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the plant, working closely with senior management to enforce a zero-harm environment and demonstrate visible leadership on all safety matters.

Experience

Experience in high-risk industries such as offshore oil and gas, nuclear, or waste transport, with a strong understanding of safety management in these environments.

Extensive experience in facilities management within complex operational environments, ideally with exposure to both hard and soft services management would be ideal but transferable experience from other sectors will also be considered.

Excellent understanding of UK HSE regulations with experience in regulatory compliance and audits.

Proven experience in leading safety programs, conducting risk assessments and managing safety teams in challenging environments.

Qualifications

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety essential.

IOSH Membership or equivalent professional body membership.

Compensation

The role is offering up to £60k plus a benefits package