Making Possible As a Project Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
Develop a close working relationship with the construction team, client, supply chain, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication between all parties on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (H,S & W) matters
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the H,S & W management system in line with contractual requirements and ISO 45001
Liaise with external bodies where required on H,S & W matters
Actively ensure that H,S & W risks are identified and mitigated from conceptual design through to the construction phase and beyond, with a strong emphasis on designing out H,S & W risks
Lead on H,S & W strategies and champion a positive organisational culture focused on world-class H,S & W performance
Support the communication and understanding of all H,S & W plans, policies, procedures, and initiatives throughout the supply chain
Ensure that H,S & W performance is monitored and measured in line with the client’s contractual requirements, including trend analysis
Promote the company vision and values in all dealings with employees, clients, supply chain, and other external contacts
Carry out high-quality inspections and audits that go beyond compliance, identifying both barriers and opportunities for improved operational performance
Monitor close-out of H&S inspections and audits within prescribed timescales
Lead accident investigations, ensuring that all findings are robust, evidence-based, and supported by meaningful remedial actions
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of incident investigation models and methodologies
Attend and contribute to collaborative meetings, forums, and workshops
Support the development of your project safety team
What do you bring to the role?
Your qualifications, skills and experience should include:
Successful experience as a Project Safety Manager and as a supervisor or engineer within a construction environment
Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or related discipline, or appropriate proven knowledge and experience (minimum of 3 years)
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the project organisation
Ability to deliver health and safety training as instructed by the Head of Health and Safety
Strong team leadership skills
Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards
Chartered membership of IOSH
Capability to lead accident investigations
Strong business acumen with a full understanding of the commercial impact of decisions
Knowledge and experience of operational activities (overhead, underground, and substation) on transmission/distribution networks (desirable)