Health & Safety Manager - Major Works Project (Friston, IP17)
We are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a major works project based in Friston (IP17). This is a key on-site role requiring a proactive and confident professional with a strong track record in delivering health and safety excellence on large-scale projects.
Location: Friston, IP17
Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site
Duration: Minimum 4 months
Project Type: Major works / large-scale infrastructure or construction
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all health & safety activities across the project
- Ensure full compliance with current health & safety legislation and best practices
- Develop, implement, and monitor H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Act as the main point of contact for all H&S matters on site
- Provide expert guidance and support to project teams and subcontractors
- Deliver training, briefings, and toolbox talks where required
- Manage reporting and documentation to a high standard
- Responsible for assisting to develop a positive health & safety culture focused on accident prevention and improving the wellbeing of all personnel on site
- Initiate and maintain proactive measures to raise standards, ensuring compliance with OHSAS 18001 obligations, health & safety legislation, and all Minimum Safety Standards (MSS)
- Support the monitoring of sites through a structured audit process, identifying and addressing issues in a timely and effective manner
- Ensure thorough investigations of accidents and incidents are carried out, with clear identification of root causes
- Promote effective learning from all events and report findings to the Senior Health & Safety Manager for wider business communication
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager on major works / large-scale projects
- Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation
- Demonstrable experience in client and stakeholder management from a health & safety perspective
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent)
- Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining high safety standards
Ideal Candidate
- Confident and assertive with a hands‑on approach
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities
- Experienced in working in fast‑paced, high‑value project environments
- Committed to driving a positive safety culture on site
This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high‑profile project, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout.
Apply now to be considered for this immediate requirement.
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