Health & Safety Manager

Overview

Tasks This is an excellent opportunity to lead Health, Safety and Wellbeing within a high-performing project team in the growing Build Sub-Division. The HSW Manager will take overall responsibility for driving a strong HSW culture and performance across the project, based at Radlett, supporting a diverse portfolio of works including self-delivery, civils, earthworks, and roadworks. Seeking a self-driven, impact-focused individual with strong project team leadership and management skills.

Project Overview

• Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state-of-the-art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space.
• The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion.
• Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years.
• The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements

• Lead the delivery of a high-performing Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture across the project including embedding the STRABAG Better Together programme
• Provide strategic HSW leadership, advice, and guidance to operational and management teams and supply chain partners
• Take ownership of HSW input into the planning and delivery of works, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), including RAMS, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and consistently applied
• Drive the reduction of risk through effective planning, design influence, and implementation of robust control measures
• Lead and ensure implementation of site monitoring activities including inspections, audits, and assurance, ensuring clear reporting and timely close-out of actions
• Establish and oversee assurance programmes, supporting delivery teams in effective implementation
• Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis is robust and that corrective and preventive actions are effectively implemented
• Oversee the development of HSW communications including toolbox talks, briefings, campaigns, and investigation reports
• Ensure effective management and governance of HSW data, driving accurate and timely reporting of performance metrics and qualitative feedback
• Analyse data trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement, informing strategic decision-making
• Engage with workforce, supervision, and leadership teams to promote a positive HSW culture and visible leadership
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and support a just and learning culture across the project
• Lead and support the delivery of HSW briefings including occupational health and wellbeing initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing and driving high standards of performance
• Collaborate across the HSW function and wider organisation to share learning and embed best practice
• Escalate significant HSW risks and issues to senior management, providing clear recommendations and solutions
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HSW systems, procedures, and standards across the business
• Ensure the competence and development and support of the HSW team, including mentoring and coaching of advisors
• Maintain professional competence, including relevant qualifications and professional membership

Qualifications

• Health and Safety Degree or Diploma – or equivalent UK experience with UK HSW qualification relevant to construction
• Proven experience in construction Principal contractor role with experience of self-delivery and supply chain management in civils
• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards
• Accident Investigation training
• Strong knowledge of applicable UK regulatory and industry standards
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, data analytics and presentation skills

Desirable

• Experience/Knowledge and interest in HSW technology, digitalisation and AI implementation and development
• Experience with earthworks and highways works
• Leadership and Management Training

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