Health & Safety Manager, Leiston

Linum Consult Ltd; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee ground engineering works based in Leiston, England. The successful candidate will lead the development of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing management, ensure compliance with safety standards, and conduct site inspections. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certification and significant experience in managing Health & Safety in large construction projects. This role presents a challenging opportunity to contribute to a significant UK power project.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing Health & Safety on large construction projects.
• Skilled in developing and implementing H&S management systems.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Phase Plan and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Incident Investigations

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Health & Safety

Job description

Linum Consult’s client is a leadinginternational main contractorwith extensive experience deliveringlarge-scale EPC and infrastructure projects worldwide. They are currently engaged on one of the UK’s most significantpower projects, contributing to the country’s clean energy future.

They are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee the ground engineering works, based on site in Leiston, England.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading the development, implementation, and continuous review of the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Management Plan for the ground engineering works
• Ensuring all activities comply with the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and the client’s Standard Occupational Health and Safety Requirements
• Coordinating with all contractors and subcontractors to ensure safe systems of work are in place
• Overseeing the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements, ensuring they meet standards and are fit for construction
• Monitoring compliance for excavations, lifting operations, working at height, plant and equipment, hazardous substances, and temporary works
• Leading investigations into any incidents and near misses
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations
• Participating in weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews, and contributing to management reporting

PROFILE

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
• Ideally have an NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Health & Safety
• Significant experience of administering, executing, and managing the Health & Safety on large scale construction and engineering projects
• Experienced in developing and implementing H&S management systems
• Skilled in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Strong communication and management skills, with the ability to liaise with all levels of stakeholders
• The right to live and work in the UK, ideally locally to Leiston, Suffolk

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you feel that you have the right background of experience to take up this challenging position, then please send your CV for the attention of Neill Donald at [e-mail]