Senior Health & Safety Manager - Power Sector - South Wales

Laing O'Rourke; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in South Wales is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead major projects and promote inclusive safety practices. You will coach teams, drive innovation in safety solutions, and act as a trusted advisor for compliance. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on safety culture within the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Involvement in high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification minimum + membership of a relevant professional body.
• Strong technical knowledge in occupational health, environmental, and safety risk management.
• Exceptional coaching, influencing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire health, safety, and environmental excellence across the project.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to embed inclusive safety practices.
• Drive innovation and adopt cutting-edge safety solutions.
• Influence leadership and act as a trusted advisor for compliance.

Skills

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge in safety risk management

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

Location: South Wales | Salary: Competitive + Car / Cash allowance + Family BUPA + 9% Employer pension contribution

About Us

At Laing O'Rourke, we're redefining safety through inclusion and wellbeing. Our approach is simple: we're not doing different things, we're doing things differently. Safety isn't just compliance - it's about creating an environment where people feel empowered, engaged, and supported.

We're strengthening our team in South Wales and the West and need a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead the delivery of major projects and champion our innovative Rethinking Safety Through Inclusion and Wellbeing programme.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire health, safety, and environmental excellence across the Margam Substation Project.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to embed inclusive safety practices.
• Challenge the status quo—move away from bureaucracy and towards meaningful engagement.
• Drive innovation and adopt cutting‑edge safety solutions.
• Influence leadership and act as a trusted advisor for compliance and cultural change.

What We're Looking For

• Level 6 qualification minimum + membership of a relevant professional body.
• Strong technical knowledge in occupational health, environmental, and safety risk management.
• Exceptional coaching, influencing, and communication skills.
• A positive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that values people‑first safety.
• Work on a high‑profile project that makes a real difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences—your unique perspective matters to us.

Ready to rethinksafety with us?
Apply today and help us create a safer, more inclusive future.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

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