Making Possible As a Project Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the project.
Your mission
Supervise, support, and guide all safety advisors on site.
Ensure that safety systems and plans meet relevant standards and legal requirements.
Ensure safety issues are identified and addressed during project review meetings.
Advise and guide project personnel in setting up and maintaining safety management systems.
Keep accurate and compliant records in line with internal audit standards.
Assist managers with safety submissions, risk assessments, and vendor evaluations.
Promote a strong health and safety culture across the project through proactive communication and engagement.
Deliver training to ensure all personnel understand and comply with safety procedures.
Ensure the project operates in accordance with all statutory health and safety documentation.
Prepare and submit monthly safety reports in the agreed format.
Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits.
Identify areas for improvement and escalate issues to the project management team as required.
Monitor and assess the adequacy of accident investigation and reporting processes.
Lead and coordinate safety audits to drive compliance and continual improvement.
Liaise directly with the Project Manager on all health, safety, and welfare matters.
What do you bring to the role?
Proven experience as a Project Safety Manager, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in a construction environment.
A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation.
Ability to deliver health and safety training as directed by the Head of Health and Safety.
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards.
Chartered membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health).
Proven experience in leading and managing accident investigations.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of the commercial implications of decisions.
Experience or knowledge of operational activities on transmission, distribution, overhead, underground, or substation networks is desirable.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
8% matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday plus
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Continuous personal and professional development opportunities