Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager in Bristol, Gloucestershire

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to provide leadership and direction across a major operational environment.

This is a senior role requiring someone who can work closely with operational teams, supply-chain partners and key stakeholders to drive a strong Health, Safety & Wellbeing culture. You will lead HS&W resources across your area of responsibility, provide assurance against established standards and help embed a proactive Zero Harm approach throughout project delivery.

• Manage day-to-day Health, Safety & Wellbeing resources, supporting operational teams in implementing Health & Safety policies and standards.
• Manage the allocation and deployment of competent HS&W resources, ensuring utilisation information supports a risk-based approach to HS&W coverage.
• Drive employee engagement and participation across operational teams and the supply chain, supporting Zero Harm initiatives.
• Manage inspection and audit programmes to provide assurance that projects remain compliant with the Business Management System (BMS).
• Ensure HS&W, customer and incident-reporting requirements are met, including 7-Day Reports and KPIs.
• Provide a timely and effective response to HS&W incidents, acting as Incident Lead where required and ensuring lessons learned, actions and recommendations are communicated and tracked.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams and supply-chain partners to conduct HSES performance reviews, using both leading and lagging indicators.
• Support Operations and Project Directors with project-level SHELTs and the development and delivery of HS&W improvement plans.
• Share lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of Health & Safety strategy, standards and management systems.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, regulations, guidance and industry best practice.
• Lead, develop and coach individuals, building high-performing teams and developing future talent.
• Build strong professional relationships with customers and their Health, Safety & Wellbeing representatives.
• Ensure key stakeholders remain aligned with HS&W priorities, strategy and improvement plans.

We are looking for an established Health & Safety professional with significant experience supporting complex construction and operational environments.

You will ideally have:

• Corporate Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), or be actively working towards it.
• NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent relevant qualification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate and/or Diploma.
• Detailed technical knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Strong construction industry experience, including a detailed understanding of CDM requirements.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations.
• Experience working with relevant offshore, marine and diving industry standards.
• Previous experience providing leadership, guidance and support to both operational and functional teams.
• Experience managing and developing Health & Safety professionals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior operational leaders, customers and supply-chain partners.

Alongside your technical expertise, you will be a visible and collaborative leader who can positively influence Health & Safety culture across complex projects.

The cultural behaviours expected within the organisation include:

• Talk Positively
• Collaborate Relentlessly
• Encourage Constantly
• Make a Difference
• Value Everyone

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager looking to take ownership of HS&W performance within a challenging construction, infrastructure and marine environment.