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Job Title: H&S Manager

Reporting to: Regional H&S Manager

Business Unit: GGP

Role Purpose

The H&S Manager will be responsible for coordinating, promoting, and advising on all Safety matters, covering a range of projects within the BU, ensuring that the highest standards of operational safety are always maintained.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Act as a role model in the approach to all safety‑related matters, thereby supporting the business in developing the safety and quality culture within the project teams.

• Participate and promote relevant Safety campaigns/initiatives.

• Carry out incident/accident investigation and Safety and Quality inspections/audits.

• Assist in the collection, monitoring and distribution of relevant Safety information and accident statistics at both internal Omexom and external client Safety meetings.

• Co‑ordinate the COSHH, Calibration & Inspection databases and facilitate provision to project staff.

• Participate in Safety monitoring relating to Omexom and client Safety procedures and practices.

• Assist in training relating to Omexom and client Safety procedures and practices.

• Represent Omexom at client Safety forums, Safety meetings and other events.

• Develop and compile Construction Stage Safety Plans & Safety Files, Quality Plans, review pre‑tender Safety Plans and assist with the compilation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 including when required acting as CDMC for construction projects.

• Management and mentoring of junior members of the safety team.

• Assist with the SHEQ support of project PQQ and tendering activities.

The post requires a considerable degree of commitment, flexibility, and adaptability to meet Health & Safety standards, client expectations and work deadlines within a demanding business. The jobholder will also be encouraged to develop within the role, taking on additional responsibilities and duties.

Governance

Relationships with Key Stakeholders

• Business Unit General Manager

• Regional H&S Manager

• Project Managers

• Business Unit Project Team

• Business Unit Support Team

• Client representatives

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience

It is essential that the jobholder is a focused self‑starter with the enthusiasm, motivation, and initiative to succeed in this role.

The jobholder must possess:

• A sound working knowledge of all relevant safety legislation, procedures and associated requirements (and their impact on day‑to‑day operational activities), gained from a safety management role within a utility / contracting environment.

• A NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or equivalent.

• Knowledge of electrical networks and associated plant and equipment, gained from previous relevant experience.

• Experience in compiling project HSE plans and documentation.

• Experience in managing compliance with CDM 2015.

• Strong IT skills with the ability to utilise Microsoft Office to deliver relevant statistical analysis and reports.

• Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others at both an operational and senior management level.

• A full clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience in the transmission/distribution electricity industry and knowledge of transmission network construction.

• Experience of interfacing with external customers to ensure employees adhere to their safety procedures, policies, and work practices to the full satisfaction of the client company.

• A sound working knowledge in the application and monitoring of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

• HND / Degree in a relevant discipline and/or additional safety‑related qualifications or membership of relevant professional body.

Competencies

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

The SHEQ Manager will be an excellent communicator with all stakeholders and possess the following skills:

• Leadership skills

• Strong team‑working skills

• Planning / organisational skills

• Resource management skills

• Flexibility and adaptability to change

Closing Date: 18.02.2026