Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; West of England; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property seeks an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager for a major marine/offshore project at Avonmouth. You will lead HS&W teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive a Zero Harm culture across marine, offshore and construction activities.

The role requires CMISOSH or progression, NVQ4/5 and NEBOSH Construction qualifications, plus a strong CDM, offshore/marine background and proven leadership in large-scale operations.

Qualifications

• CMIOSH or working towards it.
• NVQ Level 4/5 and NEBOSH Construction Certificate/Diploma.
• Experience in Construction (CDM Regulations), Offshore, Marine and Diving.
• Strong knowledge of Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels safety regs.
• Track record leading safety teams in large operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational HS&W teams and line manage up to 4 personnel.
• Oversee site safety, audits, and compliance with BMS and regulations.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root cause analysis and actions.
• Engage stakeholders, drive safety initiatives, and review performance metrics.
• Support continuous safety improvements with operational leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Coaching & development

Education

CMIOSH

NVQ Level 4/5

NEBOSH Construction Certificate/Diploma

Job description

Job Opportunity: Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager

Location: Hinkley Marine Works, Royal Edward Dock, T-Berth, Avonmouth, BS11 9BW (with offshore deployment as required)

Contract Rate: £640 per day (equivalent to £80/hr based on an 8-hour day)

Position Type: Full-time Contract (Project Based)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager to join a major marine and offshore project based out of Avonmouth. Reporting to the Head of HS&W, you will lead operational safety teams, ensure full compliance with health and safety standards, and drive the delivery of our Zero Harm culture across marine, offshore, and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Resourcing: Line manage a direct team of up to 4 HS&W personnel, managing resource allocation and deployment across project sites using a risk-based approach.
• Site Safety & Assurance: Manage inspection and audit programs to ensure continuous compliance with Business Management Systems (BMS) and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Incident Management: Lead and coordinate responses to HS&W incidents, conducting investigations, identifying root causes, tracking actions, and sharing lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate active employee and supply chain participation in safety initiatives, holding regular performance reviews using leading and lagging indicators.
• Continuous Improvement: Work alongside operational leadership to drive project-level safety improvement plans and align key stakeholders on strategy.

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Qualifications: Corporate Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working towards.
• Certifications: NVQ Level 4/5 and NEBOSH Construction Certificate / Diploma.
• Industry Experience: Strong track record in Construction (CDM Regulations), Offshore, Marine, and Diving industry standards.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant safety legislation, including Merchant Shipping & Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations.
• Leadership Experience: Proven capability in leading, coaching, and developing functional safety teams within large-scale operational environments.

Work Location & Flexibility

Full-time project-based position located at Avonmouth and offshore, with flexible working options available where operational needs allow.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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