Health & Safety Manager

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead a major infrastructure project and promote a strong safety culture on site. You will ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation (CDM), develop procedures, conduct audits, lead trainings and work with contractors to deliver safe, compliant outcomes across the project lifecycle.

This is a senior role requiring excellent leadership and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing health and safety within construction, engineering, infrastructure or similar complex projects.
• Excellent knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM.
• Experience across design through handover in the project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to implement health and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture across a major infrastructure project.
• Ensure project compliance with health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Provide health and safety advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop, review and maintain health and safety procedures and documentation.
• Review contractor risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Produce health and safety reports and records.
• Collaborate with teams, contractors and external stakeholders to promote best practice.

Skills

Leadership

CDM knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Audits & investigations

Training & awareness

Hazard identification

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

NEBOSH

HNC/HND

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join the team.

The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for leading and promoting a positive health and safety culture across a major infrastructure project. Working closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders, the role ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, governance requirements and industry best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure project compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Provide health and safety advice and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop, review and maintain health and safety procedures and documentation.
• Review contractor risk assessments, method statements and other health and safety submissions.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessments and implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Deliver health and safety training, awareness initiatives and toolbox talks where required.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Produce health and safety reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, contractors and external stakeholders to promote best practice.
• Act as the primary contact for health and safety audits and compliance matters.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• Significant experience managing health and safety within construction, engineering, infrastructure or similar complex project environments.
• Excellent knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Experience working across multiple stages of the project lifecycle, from design through to construction and handover.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to develop and implement health and safety management systems and procedures.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Professional qualification in Health & Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain or hold the appropriate security clearance where required.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH or IIRSM.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or engineering programmes.
• Knowledge of environmental management principles.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and lessons learned processes.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.

About Us

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.