Health And Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager required – permanent basis – Rail sector

Location: London – Various site locations
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading MEP sub-contractor operating within the rail sector, with a strong presence across HS2 projects in London.

They are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced H&S professional with a strong construction background and previous experience working within a Tier 1 organisation, ideally across rail, tunnelling, power or utilities.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing hands-on Health, Safety and Wellbeing support across HS2 projects, working closely with project teams, contractors and Principal Contractors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing health, safety and wellbeing advice and guidance across live HS2 projects.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Reviewing RAMS, Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets.
• Supporting the investigation and close-out of accidents, incidents and safety observations.
• Delivering and supporting toolbox talks, safety briefings and training.
• Monitoring project H&S performance and ensuring actions are effectively followed through.
• Attending project and Principal Contractor health and safety meetings.
• Supporting project teams with the implementation of company and client H&S procedures.

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Manager within a Tier 1 organisation.
• Previous experience within Rail, Power & Utilities and/or Tunnelling.
• Strong construction industry knowledge.
• Demonstrable understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical standards.
• Experience carrying out accident and incident investigations.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NCRQ Diploma.
• Graduate Membership of IOSH.
• CSCS card.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established MEP contractor working on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, with a salary of £60,000–£80,000 depending on experience and strong long-term career opportunities.