Senior Health & Safety Manager

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.