Health and Safety Manager
Astute's Power team are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to support the Lower Thames Crossing project during the utilities diversion phase. The role will focus on ensuring the safe delivery of high-risk excavation works in proximity to live services and maintaining compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
Role responsibilities and key skills:
- Provide day-to-day Health and Safety support to the project team.
- Review risk assessments and safe systems of work for planned activities.
- Monitor site activities and intervene where unsafe conditions or behaviours are identified.
- Support safe excavation and utility works, particularly those involving live services.
- Work closely with project leadership and operational teams to manage risk and promote safe behaviours.
- Carry out and support inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance.
- Experience in Health and Safety management within utilities or civil engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of excavation and utility safety risks.
- Experience working on high-risk infrastructure projects.
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NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
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CMIOSH or equivalent professional membership desirable.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Location and working arrangements:
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Lower Thames Crossing
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Full-time
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Site-based
- Regular interaction with operational and project teams
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Contract length / rate: 5 Months / £450 per day (inside of IR35)
