Health And Safety Manager

We're supporting a leading infrastructure organisation in the search for an experienced Health And Safety Manager to join its expanding Health & Safety function.

This is a newly created role, offering an excellent opportunity to shape how safety, assurance and operational risk are managed across a large operational network. You'll play a key role in developing policies, strengthening assurance processes and driving continuous improvement across the business.

As part of the wider Safety & Assurance team, you'll work closely with operational leaders and contractors to improve safety performance, provide expert guidance and ensure robust governance and compliance.

The Key Responsibilities of the Safety & Assurance Manager:

• Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, standards and assurance frameworks.
• Lead assurance activities across operational teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and legislative requirements.
• Plan and deliver audits, inspections and assurance reviews to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Analyse incident trends, audit findings and performance data to identify emerging risks and implement preventative measures.
• Lead incident investigations and support robust root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to operational teams, contractors and senior stakeholders on safety and assurance matters.
• Support behavioural safety initiatives and help embed a positive safety culture throughout the business.
• Produce meaningful assurance reports, performance metrics and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead or support key safety risk programmes, including contractor assurance and other business-critical operational risks as priorities evolve.

The Safety & Assurance Manager will have:

• Experience with in utilities, infrastructure, rail, highways, energy or another high-risk operational environment.
• Previous experience within safety assurance, operational risk, contractor management, governance or compliance.
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, NVQ Level 3/5 or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulations, including CDM, PUWER, LOLER and NRSWA.
• Experience carrying out audits, investigations and compliance activities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence operational teams, contractors and senior leadership.