Safety Manager

Sanderson Government & Defence; Corsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Corsham seeks an experienced Safety & Environmental Manager to ensure compliance with safety legislation for critical infrastructure projects. This mid-senior level role requires active DV clearance and offers a chance to contribute significantly to high-profile projects in the defence sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management within the defence industry.

Qualifications

• Must hold active DV clearance.
• Experience in safety and environmental management.
• Understanding of defence acquisition lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply relevant health and safety legislation.
• Produce and deliver Safety Case Reports.
• Manage project Hazard Logs and conduct safety audits.

Skills

Health and safety legislation interpretation

Risk management frameworks

Safety Case Reports (SECRs)

Safety Management System (SMS)

Hazard Log management

Defence safety regulations knowledge

Job description

Safety Manager (Defence Projects) - DV Cleared

We are seeking an experienced Safety & Environmental Manager to join our team and support the delivery of a critical infrastructure programme. This role will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with safety and environmental legislation, defence policy and Safety & Environmental Protection standards. You will be responsible for developing and managing key safety documentation, processes, and risk management frameworks to keep projects safe, compliant, and sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply health, safety, and environmental legislation, defence policy, and standards.
• Produce and deliver Safety Case Reports (SECRs).
• Deliver Safety Management System (SMS) outputs, including ASEMS.
• Create and manage project Hazard Logs.
• Initiate and manage safety and environmental risk processes in line with project needs.
• Produce Safety & Environmental Management Plans (SEMPs) where required.
• Lead administration and management of Project Safety & Environmental Panels/Committees.
• Provide informed safety advice to Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Conduct audits of project safety and environmental approaches and artefacts.
• Skilled in Acquisition Safety Management such as ASEMS (POSMS) or equivalent Safety Management Systems.
• Strong working knowledge of defence safety regulations and guidance.
• Proven experience in creation and management of Hazard Logs.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques for safety and environmental risk management.
• Knowledge of defence acquisition lifecycles.
• Knowledge of Greening Government initiatives and sustainable procurement.
• Awareness of Land System Safety and Environmental regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong defence background in safety and environmental management to play a key role in delivering a high-profile project.

You must hold active DV clearance to apply.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing