Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

• Final date to receive applications: 30 June 2026
• Department: Development
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Location: Cardiff
• Reporting To: Sid Anverali
• Compensation: £50,000 / year

This role leads the coordination and delivery of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) support across all Bute Energy Ltd activities, working closely with project teams as they engage with contractors, consultants, partners and other external stakeholders. The postholder will provide competent and expert EHS advice to BEL management and project teams, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the safe and sustainable development and construction of BEL projects.

The role spans the full project lifecycle, from early concept and development through to construction and handover.

• Provide competent Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) support across all Bute Energy Ltd activities, covering both development and construction phases.
• Act as a key EHS adviser to BEL project teams, supporting safe and compliant delivery from early concept through to construction and handover.
• Support BEL in fulfilling its client duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), working effectively with appointed Principal Designers and Principal Contractors.
• Provide appropriate client side EHS oversight and assurance during construction.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the BEL EHS Management System, aligned with Windward Energy Group (WEL Group) requirements.
• Support the vetting, pre qualification and selection of contractors and consultants, including EHS input into tender and procurement processes.
• Undertake site visits, reviews and audits to provide assurance that EHS arrangements are being applied effectively.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, action tracking and performance monitoring.
• Support the Chair of the BEL EHS Committee, including preparation of information, actions and follow up.
• Work collaboratively with WEL Group EHS colleagues to ensure consistency, alignment and shared learning.
• Promote a positive, practical EHS culture and support the development of EHS awareness and capability across BEL.

• Sound working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations and the roles of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
• Ability to provide clear, proportionate and practical EHS advice to non-specialists.
• Willingness to be visible on site as well as effective in developing systems and processes.
• Organised individual who can multi-task and manage work streams across different projects.
• Competent in Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable construction EHS experience, ideally within energy, infrastructure or similar project based environments.
• Experience supporting projects through both development and construction phases (desirable).
• Experience of contractor vetting, tender evaluation and procurement support (desirable).Familiarity with EHS management systems and assurance frameworks (desirable).

• Hybrid work structure available.
• The ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use.
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.