Health and Safety Manger

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and manage all health, safety, and wellbeing activities on a major nuclear and civils infrastructure project based in Whitehaven. The role is critical to ensuring full compliance with nuclear site standards, UK legislation, and client specific safety requirements. The Health & Safety Manager will provide competent professional advice, visible leadership, and assurance across all site activities, working closely with project leadership, construction teams, subcontractors, and the client to promote a strong safety culture in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the project Health & Safety Management System
• Act as the senior competent health & safety advisor to the Project Director and senior management team
• Promote visible safety leadership and a positive, proactive safety culture across the project

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with UK health & safety legislation, CDM Regulations, nuclear site licence conditions, and client standards
• Plan, manage, and deliver site inspections, audits, and assurance activities
• Lead accident, incident, and near miss investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented
• Prepare and present health & safety performance reports, statistics, and trend analysis to senior stakeholders

Site & Construction Safety

• Oversee the review, approval, and monitoring of RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and task specific safety documentation
• Ensure effective control of high risk activities including heavy civils works, lifting operations, temporary works, and contractor interfaces
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project and nuclear safety requirements
• Support and challenge construction teams to ensure safe systems of work are embedded on site

Training, Engagement & Improvement

• Develop and maintain the project health & safety training matrix
• Ensure site inductions, toolbox talks, briefings, and safety campaigns are delivered effectively
• Support workforce engagement and behavioural safety initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice sharing

Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Act as the primary health & safety interface with the client, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Support audits, inspections, and reviews by client representatives and regulatory bodies
• Work collaboratively with logistics, security, quality, and environmental teams to ensure integrated compliance

Skills & Experience Essential

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager on major construction, civils, or infrastructure projects
• Experience working in highly regulated or safety critical environments (nuclear, energy, major infrastructure, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• Demonstrable experience leading site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work confidently in a complex, multi contractor environment
• Eligible for UK security clearance

Desirable

• Previous experience on nuclear licensed sites or nuclear related projects
• Experience interfacing directly with clients and regulators
• Familiarity with behavioural safety and continuous improvement programmes

Qualifications Essential

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards CMIOSH (or equivalent professional status)

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• SMSTS / SSSTS
• Lead Auditor qualification

Personal Attributes

• Professional, credible, and confident at senior level
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, resilient, and able to challenge constructively
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance