Overview

Opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join our Life Science team on contract for 3-4 months with an inmmediate start.

The Senior Health & Safey Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.  

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects

Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements

Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures

Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements

Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented

Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required

Culture and Engagement

Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams

Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors

Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared

Reporting and Assurance

Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership

Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions

Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking

Experience

Essential

Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction

Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects

Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff

Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills

Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments

Desirable

Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or on complex infrastructure, life sciences or data centre projects

Familiarity with digital tools for safety reporting and performance tracking

Knowledge of occupational health and behavioural safety initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety

Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body

Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline

Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching

Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery

Additional Information

Competitive salary
26 days annual leave plus additional company days
Pension and benefits
Unlimited learning and development opportunities
Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

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