Health & Safety Manager

Affordable Houses Ltd.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to oversee the health and safety processes on a flagship project. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and safety, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of the team and the community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of Health and Safety Advisors.
• Proficiency in health and safety legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing health and safety management systems and providing guidance.
• Leading incident investigations and preparing performance reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Management

Health and Safety Legislation

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Tools

Digital Platforms

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Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm. We work with our clients across transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more sustainable and resilient world. With over 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries, we are committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we deliver iconic projects that connect people, protect the environment, and meet emission reduction targets, including motorways, tramways, nuclear power plants, and smart cities. We help solve complex challenges, delivering climate-responsible growth that benefits communities, industry, and the planet.

Job Description

The M25, one of our flagship projects in the UK, is a vital part of the UK Strategic Road Network, handling over 200,000 vehicles daily. It includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, requiring high performance, continuous improvement, and maintenance.

We have formed a Joint Venture, Connect Plus Services (CPS), to operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract. We are seeking a H&S Manager responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring processes to manage health, safety, and well-being risks on the project. The role supports our commitment to being a safe and responsible organization for our people, supply chain partners, and communities.

This Role Will Be Principally Engaged In

• Providing day-to-day management, guidance, support, and mentoring to HSW advisors.
• Being a visible champion for HSW, engaging with operatives and managers.
• Overseeing the implementation of organizational standards related to HSW locally, providing feedback to HSW Managers.
• Monitoring communication strategies to keep HSW on the operational agenda, reporting on communication effectiveness.
• Supporting delivery of HSW training based on project needs.
• Conducting targeted inspections of HSW management systems and supply chain audits, supporting actions to close out findings.
• Managing own diary and stakeholder communications to plan inspections and HSW conversations with site and depot teams.
• Preparing reports and presentations on performance data, tracking, and supporting actions.
• Representing the HSW function during meetings and conference calls.
• Reviewing work activities against safety systems, taking appropriate action, and providing documented advice.
• Leading incident investigations, ensuring effective handling and tracking of actions to closure.

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership of a relevant professional body (IOSH).
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in health and safety.
• Current CSCS Card.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Experience managing a team of HSW Advisors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital platforms at an intermediate level.

Desirable

• Prior site-based construction experience.
• Knowledge of working in a Highways construction/maintenance environment.
• Experience working on a Joint Venture.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To be considered, you must be based in the UK and legally eligible to work there; sponsorship is not available for this role.