Senior Health & Safety Manager

  • CPR
  • 16/01/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Senior Health & Safety Manager
Location: London
Contract: Interim
Rate: 550 - 700 per day (Umbrella)

An opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead Health, Safety and Security across a nationally significant infrastructure programme. The works span multiple complex construction environments, including tunnels, bridges, viaducts and major earthworks.

Role Overview:
  • Provide senior leadership and direction for Health, Safety and Security across the programme
  • Set standards, governance and assurance frameworks for safe delivery
  • Act as the principal H&S advisor to programme leadership and delivery partners
  • Lead contractor engagement, driving consistent and effective safety practices on site
  • Own the risk-based assurance approach across development and delivery areas
  • Direct and quality-assure investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
  • Manage, mentor and oversee H&S professionals within the programme
Key Requirements:
  • Extensive senior-level H&S experience within major infrastructure or large-scale construction
  • Strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders and delivery partners
  • In-depth knowledge of H&S legislation, occupational health and security frameworks
  • Experience leading assurance and governance across complex, multi-site programmes
  • Proven capability in overseeing investigations and embedding learning
A senior interim role for an experienced H&S leader looking to shape safety performance on a flagship infrastructure programme.