Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 4 hours 14 minutes ago by STRABAG SE

£60,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Staffordshire, Stafford, United Kingdom, ST161
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to lead the delivery of Health, Safety and Wellbeing across the Power Business Unit, supporting a portfolio of National Grid projects across the UK.

Required:
  • NEBOSH Diploma / NEBOSH Level 6 (or equivalent)with strong relevant experience
  • Proven HSW managementexperience within Power / Utilities / Electrical Infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrable experienceworking on National Grid projects, including compliance with National Grid safety standards, systems, and reporting expectations.
  • Strong knowledge of LVand HV works and electrical safety management.
  • Strong working knowledgeof UK legislation including CDM Regulations and Electricity at WorkRegulations.
  • Experience deliveringaudits, inspections, assurance programmes, and incident investigations.
  • Strong leadership andstakeholder management skills, including client-facing experience.
  • Competent in HSW reporting, performance monitoringand KPI management.
  • Relevant National Grid competency / authorisationexperience (as required for role access and site compliance).
  • Experience managing and developing HSW teams.
  • Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or workingtowards.
  • Experience supporting major framework contractswithin National Grid or similar DNO/TSO clients.
  • Experience in digital HSW systems, dashboards, BItools and reporting platforms.
  • Experience developing HSW systems, procedures, andcompetency frameworks.
About Us:
  • At STRABAG UK, we are shaping the future of infrastructure by delivering complex engineering and construction projects that support the UK's energy transition. As part of the global STRABAG Group, we combine international expertise with strong local delivery to build safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions across the infrastructure sector.
  • We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health,Safety & Wellbeing Manager to lead the delivery of Health, Safety andWellbeing across the Power Business Unit, supporting a portfolio of NationalGrid projects across the UK.This role is critical to ensuring full compliancewith National Grid safety requirements, including electrical safety managementrelating to LV and HV works, and to provide leadership, assurance, andcontinuous improvement across all Power BU activities.
  • The successful candidate will have a strongconstruction and electrical infrastructure background, be confident workingwithin client-driven safety frameworks, and will act as the senior HSWrepresentative for National Grid project delivery.This role will require regular nationwide travel andovernight stays.
Requirements:
  • Provide HSW support to site and project teams as the designated HSW representative, including best practice guidance, investigations, site assurance, inspections, reviews, meetings, and engagement activities. Ensure alignment and compliance with company, client, legal, and industry standards, including coordination with contractors and subcontractors. Support the management of high-risk activities, contribute to behavioural safety and cultural improvement, and maintain a visible on-site presence as required.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies, legislation, and industry best practices.
  • Produce high-quality HSW reports, strategy updates, and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support and lead incident investigations and root cause analysis to promote learning and continuous improvement.
  • Lead and support HSW meetings, including preparation of reports and materials.
  • Manage time effectively across a portfolio of projects and business priorities.
  • Lead and manage Health, Safety & Wellbeing across the Power Business Unit, ensuring full compliance with Company, legal, and National Grid requirements.
  • Act as the senior HSW representative for National Grid projects across the UK, providing visible leadership and client engagement.
  • Ensure safe delivery of works involving LV and HV electrical systems, maintaining compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations and National Grid safety rules.
  • Provide proactive HSW support to project teams through site inspections, audits, assurance reviews, and engagement activities.
  • Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective implementation of lessons learned.
  • Maintain and implement the Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001, Group standards, and client frameworks.
  • Monitor and report on HSW performance, including KPI tracking, trend analysis, and reporting to BU leadership and client stakeholders.
  • Line manage and develop the HSW team, ensuring consistent standards and effective site support across all projects.Support bid and preconstruction activities by contributing HSW input, documentation, and compliance evidence for National Grid tenders.
  • Promote a strong safety culture across the Power BU, driving behavioural safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Support the Better Together safety programme, helping embed a positive HSW culture across all levels of the organisation.
  • Ensure effective coordination of contractors and subcontractors to maintain high HSW standards across all works.
  • Maintain regular presence across UK project sites, with travel andovernight stays as required
  • Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative and innovative working environment.
  • Professional development and career progression.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday
  • We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!