Role Overview:

I am recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager with CDM and rail experience to implement health and safety policies for a civils construction project. Hybrid role in Brackley. Full-time 12 months contract. The successful candidate will have a strong operational background and a proven track record of delivering assurance, driving safety campaigns, and embedding best practices across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and manage health and safety operations across the programme, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
*Review and sign off Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
*Conduct incident investigations and produce detailed reports.
*Develop and monitor HSS KPIs and performance metrics.
*Design and deliver toolbox talks and HSS campaigns to promote a positive safety culture.
*Support and interface with engineering and management teams across all levels.
*Drive occupational health initiatives and ensure integration into project delivery.
*Produce assurance and technical reports/presentations using MS Office and Teams.
*Apply a broad range of assurance tools and techniques to monitor and improve HSS performance.
Required Experience & Skills:
*Minimum 5 years of operational Health & Safety experience on major construction, tunnelling, or infrastructure programmes.
*At least 2 years in a managerial or senior advisory HSS role.
*Strong understanding of risk management, occupational health, and HSS regulations and best practices.
*Proven ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities effectively.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.
*Experience in delivering assurance activities across large-scale programmes.
Desirable Qualifications:
*NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
*Membership of IOSH or similar professional body.
*Experience in sustainability or environmental management is a plus.


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