Health & Safety Manager; FTC

Health & Safety Manager (2 Year FTC)

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead health, safety, and wellbeing delivery across the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer project. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will play a key leadership role in driving a zero harm / accident-free environment, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, UK legislation, and VSL safety standards across all phases of the works.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a technically complex and high-risk construction environment.

Planning, Management & Coordination

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Construction Phase HSE Plan and VSL Safety Management System
• Coordinate safe systems of work across all project activities and subcontractors
• Provide HSE input into construction methodologies, planning activities, and sequencing
• Review and approve RAMS to ensure they are suitable and fit for construction
• Support operational teams in delivering safe and compliant works across all packages

Risk Management & Compliance

• Embed the 5 Lines of Defence, 6 Major Risks, and Life‑Saving Rules into project execution
• Promote shared vigilance and STOP‑Work authority
• Monitor plant, equipment, temporary works, isolations, and safety systems
• Strengthen organisational and team-level risk controls
• Review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring they meet VSL & LTC standards and are “Fit for Construction”
• Monitor compliance with VSL & LTC standards for excavation, lifting operations, working at height, plant and equipment, hazardous substances, and temporary work
• Manage key project risks including:
  Work at height, Lifting operations and heavy plant, Excavations and piling, Temporary works and structural stability
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, UK legislation, and internal HSE procedures
• Strengthen risk controls across all stages of project delivery
• Promote a proactive behavioural safety culture and workforce accountability

Incident Investigation & Improvement

• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Ensure full RIDDOR compliance and accurate reporting
• Drive close-out of corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor and analyse HSE performance trends and KPIs

Site Safety, Inspections & Engagement

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations
• Maintain a visible on-site presence within operational areas
• Engage with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to reinforce safety expectations
• Support workforce engagement initiatives and positive safety behaviours

Training, Communication & Culture

• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and workforce safety briefings
• Promote Zero Harm principles and a positive project safety culture
• Support development of HSE awareness and competency across project teams

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure effective emergency preparedness arrangements are maintained on site
• Support project audit readiness and compliance inspections
• Assist with preparation and completion of the Health & Safety File during project handover

Education & Experience

• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent)
• Significant experience within complex construction, structural, or infrastructure projects
• Strong background working within temporary works and heavy lifting environments
• Proven experience managing high-risk construction activities including WAH, lifting operations, excavations, and piling
• Strong capability in incident investigation and risk management
• Typically 10+ years’ construction HSE experience
• Typically 5+ years in leadership or management positions

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and influencing capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to drive behavioural safety and workforce engagement
• Strong reporting and data analysis capability (Power BI, Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Full UK right to work
• Full UK driving licence

VSL/Bouygues Construction is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.