Project Health and Safety Manager

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of a major, technically complex construction programme in the North East.

This is an opportunity to join a high profile project with significant value, long term security and a strong focus on safety leadership, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the project leadership team, you will provide visible safety leadership across all construction activities, helping to drive a positive culture whilst ensuring compliance with company standards and statutory requirements.

The Role

Reporting into the Regional Health & Safety Lead, responsibilities will include:

• Leading all project based health and safety activities from mobilisation through to completion
• Providing practical advice and support to project management, site teams and subcontractors
• Driving proactive safety initiatives and behavioural safety programmes
• Undertaking site inspections, audits and assurance activities
• Supporting incident investigations and ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented
• Monitoring performance trends and producing reports for senior management
• Reviewing construction methodologies, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Facilitating toolbox talks, briefings and workforce engagement activities
• Supporting client and stakeholder safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

About You

To be considered, you should possess

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager position within major construction projects
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Experience working for a principal contractor or large construction organisation
• Membership of IOSH and working towards or holding CMIOSH status would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels of a project environment
• Strong auditing, investigation and reporting capability

What's on Offer

• Basic salary of £65,000 to £75,000
• Long term project pipeline and career development opportunities

This role would suit Health & Safety Managers with experience across major construction and infrastructure

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Experience: 3 years required