Health Safety & Wellbeing Manager

Are you a Health and Safety Manager with experience on major infrastructure projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor? Do you have a strong background delivering underground utilities projects including water, gas,…

Inside IR35 Remote Construction
Pay rate £450/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 5 August 2026

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Are you a Health and Safety Manager with experience on major infrastructure projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor?

Do you have a strong background delivering underground utilities projects including water, gas, power or telecommunications?

Location: South Essex
Rate: £450/day inside IR35
Contract Length: Until December(extension likely)
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

A major contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of a major utilities package on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Working across a programme of utility diversions including water, gas, power and communications, you'll play a key role in supporting the project team, engaging with subcontractors and maintaining strong relationships with the client. This is a site-based role with flexibility to work from home when completing administration or attending meetings remotely.

Responsibilities
·Provide day-to-day Health & Safety support across the project.
·Review RAMS and safe systems of work.
·Support project teams with planning and safe delivery of utilities works.
·Carry out site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
·Challenge unsafe behaviours and drive continuous improvement.
·Work closely with subcontractors, project leadership and the client to ensure compliance with company procedures and legislation.
·Promote a positive health & safety culture across the project.

Essential Requirements
·Previous experience as a Health & Safety Manager on major infrastructure projects.
·Strong background delivering underground utilities projects including water, gas, power or telecommunications.
·Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor.
·Confident managing subcontractors and working in a client-facing environment.
·Strong understanding of excavation safety, temporary works and high-risk utilities activities.
·NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

Desirable Requirements
·CMIOSH

This is an excellent opportunity to join a flagship infrastructure project at the start of a major programme of works, with the potential for the contract to be extended beyond the initial end date.
 
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