Projects Health & Safety Manager

Projects Health & Safety Manager

Arla Foods, SA48 8AG Felinfach

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to lead safety on a major capital investment project?

Arla Foods is embarking on a significant transformation programme at our Felinfach site, including the demolition of an existing production area and the delivery of a large-scale redevelopment project involving utilities, civil engineering works, construction activities and the installation of new process plant and equipment.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of health and safety across the full project lifecycle and play a critical role in ensuring one of our most significant site investments is delivered safely, compliantly and successfully.

Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects, you will be the Health & Safety lead for the project, working closely with project teams, contractors, engineers and site stakeholders to drive a strong safety culture from design through to commissioning.

What you'll be doing

As Projects Health & Safety Lead, you will:

• Lead all health & safety activities across a major capital investment programme
• Provide expert guidance throughout demolition, utilities, civil engineering, construction and plant installation phases
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, contractor management requirements and company standards
• Review and challenge project designs to eliminate or minimise risk at the earliest possible stage
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews across multiple workstreams
• Lead contractor safety engagement, including pre-start meetings, site inductions and safety briefings
• Support permit-to-work and high-risk activity management
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented
• Partner with project managers, contractors and operational teams to continuously improve project safety performance
• Act as the visible safety leader throughout the project, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who thrives in complex project environments and has experience overseeing health & safety across major construction or capital projects.

You'll ideally have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• Proven experience leading health & safety on construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or major capital projects
• Experience managing contractor safety and multiple simultaneous workstreams
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and drive positive change
• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively on site

Experience of demolition projects, utilities infrastructure, industrial construction or manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

Why join Arla?

This is an opportunity to be part of a landmark investment project and make a lasting impact on the future of our Felinfach site.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where safety is a core value, working alongside experienced project, engineering and operational professionals to deliver a complex and highly visible programme of work.

In return, you'll gain exposure to a major construction and installation project while helping shape the safety standards that will support the site's future success.

Apply today

If you're looking for a role where you can truly lead, influence and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate has been identified.