Health and Safety Manager

Company Description

⚡️💡 About Assystem

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

🚀 The Job Mission

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to play a key role in one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Compliance Manager to lead and champion safety across Digital IT contractors supporting the Sizewell C (SZC) programme. This is a unique opportunity to influence safety culture in a complex, high-profile environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the safe delivery of a nationally important project.

Role Purpose

As Health & Safety Compliance Manager, you will be the go-to expert for all health, safety, and environmental matters across Digital IT contractor activities. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, minimise risk, and continuously improve safety performance.

You’ll have real influence—shaping policies, guiding leadership, and ensuring contractors operate to the highest standards.

Key Objectives

Ensure all Digital IT contractors comply with SZC policies and statutory requirements
Develop and maintain robust risk assessments and contractor risk registers
Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Monitor contractor performance and support continuous improvement initiatives
Support the IT Lead in meeting their legal health & safety responsibilities
Deliver guidance, training, and support to contractors and internal teams
Collaborate with SZC Health & Safety teams and key stakeholders across the project
Understand and become proficient on internal digital systems
Reviewing and auditing contractor RAMS on a digital system

Site Based Responsibilities

Attend site a minimum of three days per week to provide direct Health and Safety support
Participate in stakeholder meetings, contractor reviews and Health and Safety activities to understand delivery needs and challenges
Represent the Health and Safety function in contract reviews and monthly compliance meetings

Qualifications

About You

You’re a proactive and confident Health & Safety professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You’re comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels and have a sharp eye for identifying and mitigating risk.

You bring:

A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Strong attention to detail
The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team
A genuine commitment to creating safer working environments🛠 Essential Skills

NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience in health & safety compliance and management
Proven ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Skills in understanding and interpreting RAMS in a digital infrastructure environment
Good knowledge and understanding of general CDM regulations, especially in respect of health and safety compliance.✔️ Desired Skills

Experience with in construction, infrastructure, and digital/IT environments
Knowledge of working with contractors in complex project settings
Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management or a Related Field

Additional Information

🌟 Why Apply?

Join Assystem and be part of the energy transition, working on one of the most significant nuclear projects in the world. You’ll gain valuable experience, collaborate with international teams, and play a crucial role in shaping the future of energy engineering.

Benefits include:

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity
🕒 Flexible working hours
🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave +…