Health & Safety Manager - Sizewell C Project

Bouygues Construction; Leiston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager for the Sizewell C project in Leiston, UK. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, leading health and safety planning, and promoting a Zero Harm culture on site. Candidates must have a NEBOSH certificate, experience in large-scale projects, and excellent communication skills. Join us in building the structures of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Experience managing health and safety on large-scale projects.
• Experience in a health and safety management role within construction or engineering.
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety management systems.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and wellbeing management planning.
• Oversee risk assessments and method statements compliance.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Diploma

NVQ L5 or 6 in Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager - Sizewell C Project

Location: Leiston, United Kingdom. Contract type: Fixed-term. Full-time. On-site. No travel. Reference: 1468.

As part of Bouygues Construction's Public Works division, VSL International participates in the construction of major technical structures and guarantees their structural safety and durability: transport infrastructure (bridges, tunnels), industrial and energy production structures, and commercial buildings. VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise: Structural systems and technologies; Civil engineering; Foundations and soil engineering; Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures. VSL has 4,000 employees at 25 locations worldwide.

Project: Sizewell C (SZC) is a ground-breaking nuclear power plant project in Suffolk, backed by EDF and the UK Government, positioned to play a vital role in delivering a sustainable future.

Position: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and coordinate health and safety activities for the VSL Ground Engineering Works at the Sizewell C nuclear power station development. This role ensures compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, SZC standards, and fosters a Zero Harm culture across all site operations.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Management & Coordination
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous review of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Management Plan for ground engineering works.
  • Ensure all activities comply with the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and SZC's Standard Occupational Health and Safety Requirements.
  • Coordinate with the Principal Contractor (PC), Principal Designer (PD), and subcontractors to ensure safe systems of work are in place and accepted prior to commencement.

• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Oversee the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring they meet SZC standards and are "Fit for Construction."
  • Ensure Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRAs) are completed and verified.
  • Monitor compliance with SZC's standards for excavation, lifting operations, working at height, plant and equipment, hazardous substances, and temporary work.

• Incident Reporting & Investigation
  • Lead investigations into incidents and near misses in accordance with SZC's Investigate Incidents Procedure.
  • Use tools such as Vigilance, Insight, and the QR Code Observation System to track and trend safety performance.
  • Develop and distribute Learning Briefs and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Site Safety & Inspections
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioral safety observations.
  • Participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews and contribute to management reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with PPE standards, site rules, and control of prohibited/restricted items.

• Training & Communication
  • Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings tailored to ground engineering risks.
  • Promote SZC's 10 Life Saving Rules and Zero Harm principles.
  • Facilitate workforce engagement through forums, stand-downs, and daily coordination meetings.

• Emergency Preparedness
  • Ensure emergency arrangements are in place and communicated, including First Aid, Mental Health Support, and AED deployment.
  • Liaise with site security and emergency services as required.

Profil recherché

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• NVQ L5 or 6 in Health and Safety (recommended).

Experience

• Experience administering, executing, and managing H&S on large-scale projects.
• Experience in a H&S management role within construction or engineering scope of works.
• Experience in developing and implementing H&S management systems.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Essentials

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
• Willingness to work on-site at Sizewell C, Suffolk.

Interested? Apply now and let’s build the great structures of tomorrow together.