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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
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