HSE Project Manager

Are you a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety professional with proven CDM expertise?

We are seeking a highly competent and motivated CDM HSER Project Support specialist to join our team for a 6-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential HSER support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Role: HSE Manager

Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH
, United Kingdom

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Salary: £55k-£60k FTC or £500 - £650 per day contracting

Reporting to the site HSER function, you will be the key point of support for all Health, Safety, Environment, and Risk (HSER) matters relating to our high‑profile CDM project. Your primary focus will be ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations, supporting the Client, Principal Designer, and Principal Contractor in meeting their statutory obligations, and promoting a culture of safe design and construction practice.

• CDM Governance:
  Supporting the site in fulfilling all Client duties under CDM regulations, ensuring planning, managing, and monitoring arrangements are robustly implemented.
• Documentation Management:
  Reviewing and maintaining critical CDM documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, Pre‑Construction Information, and the Health and Safety file.
• On‑site Oversight:
  Conducting regular site inspections and audits to monitor CDM and HSER compliance, supporting the review and completion of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Risk Management:
  
  Leading the development and review of site‑specific Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), particularly for new machinery installations, ensuring risks are eliminated or reduced so far as reasonably practicable.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Acting as a primary contact for contractors and project stakeholders regarding HSER and CDM matters, attending project meetings, and maintaining communication with regulatory bodies where required.
• Incident Support:
  Assisting in accident, incident, and near‑miss investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.

• NEBOSH General Certificate & Construction Certificate (minimum).
• Proven experience supporting CDM projects in a similar capacity.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and associated HSER legislation.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Experience contributing to HSER audit programmes.

• Advice and editing on your current CV.
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role.
• Paid holiday.
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts.
• Chance to receive £300
  * for referring a friend.
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles.
• Competitive rates of pay.

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including:
Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.