H&S Manager

Job Title:

Health & Safety Manager - Silvertown Data Centre

Location:

East London

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum

Reporting to:
Project Leadership Team

A leading M&E contractor, currently in a phase of significant expansion, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of H&S on their flagship Silvertown Data Centre project. This is a high-impact leadership role, offering visibility, influence, and long-term career progression within a company renowned for its strong culture of development.

You will lead a well-structured on-site H&S function, managing two Health & Safety Advisors, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the project.

• Take full ownership of Health & Safety for the Silvertown Data Centre project
• Lead, mentor, and manage a dedicated on-site H&S team (two direct reports)
• Ensure compliance with all statutory H&S regulations and company standards
• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across the project
• Influence project strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with project leadership to drive innovative safety solutions

You will be an excellent fit if you have:

• Strong Health & Safety experience in construction or M&E environments
• Experience managing or mentoring H&S teams on large-scale projects
• Exposure to data centre projects (desirable but not essential)
• A proven track record with Tier 1 London contractors (desirable)
• Confident leadership skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to safety management

• Annual salary between £75,000 - £85,000
• Leadership responsibility for a dedicated on-site H&S team
• Opportunity to influence and shape safety practices on a high-profile project
• Long-term career progression within a contractor undergoing significant growth
• Exposure to a robust pipeline of major projects across London

If you are a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to lead a high-profile data centre project and make a real impact, we want to hear from you