Job Opportunity: Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager

Location: Hinkley Marine Works, Royal Edward Dock, T-Berth, Avonmouth, BS11 9BW (with offshore deployment as required)

Contract Rate: £640 per day (equivalent to £80/hr based on an 8-hour day)

Position Type: Full-time Contract (Project Based)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) Manager to join a major marine and offshore project based out of Avonmouth. Reporting to the Head of HS&W, you will lead operational safety teams, ensure full compliance with health and safety standards, and drive the delivery of our Zero Harm culture across marine, offshore, and construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Resourcing: Line manage a direct team of up to 4 HS&W personnel, managing resource allocation and deployment across project sites using a risk-based approach.
• Site Safety & Assurance: Manage inspection and audit programs to ensure continuous compliance with Business Management Systems (BMS) and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Incident Management: Lead and coordinate responses to HS&W incidents, conducting investigations, identifying root causes, tracking actions, and sharing lessons learned.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate active employee and supply chain participation in safety initiatives, holding regular performance reviews using leading and lagging indicators.
• Continuous Improvement: Work alongside operational leadership to drive project-level safety improvement plans and align key stakeholders on strategy.

Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Qualifications: Corporate Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working towards.
• Certifications: NVQ Level 4/5 and NEBOSH Construction Certificate / Diploma.
• Industry Experience: Strong track record in Construction (CDM Regulations), Offshore, Marine, and Diving industry standards.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant safety legislation, including Merchant Shipping & Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations.
• Leadership Experience: Proven capability in leading, coaching, and developing functional safety teams within large-scale operational environments.

Work Location & Flexibility

Full-time project-based position located at Avonmouth and offshore, with flexible working options available where operational needs allow.