Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead — Nuclear Construction

Kier Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Suffolk is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to lead the H&S function for the Sizewell C New Nuclear Build contract. The role requires NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred), and experience in major projects, with BPSS clearance anticipated.

You will lead safety culture, manage risk, and coordinate the project team and supply chain to ensure compliant practices throughout the works lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent; NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Civil engineering, infrastructure or major projects experience, ideally in a principal contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of UK construction health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations, risk management and governance.
• Proven ability to lead, influence and coach operational teams, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of health, safety and wellbeing policies, procedures and standards across the project.
• Provide visible leadership to the project team and supply chain, promoting a proactive culture focused on prevention, engagement and learning.
• Review and provide assurance over Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work and other critical documentation.
• Lead site inspections, audits, assurance visits and compliance reviews, ensuring incidents are investigated and lessons learned embedded.
• Advise senior project leadership on compliance, risk management, legal duties and best practice, while championing wellbeing and an inclusive workplace.

Job description

Kier Group in Suffolk is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to lead the H&S function for the Sizewell C New Nuclear Build contract. The role requires NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred), and experience in major projects, with BPSS clearance anticipated.

You will lead safety culture, manage risk, and coordinate the project team and supply chain to ensure compliant practices throughout the works lifecycle.