HSS Manager

NRL; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Health and Safety Manager with CDM and rail experience to implement health and safety policies for a civil construction project. This hybrid role in Aylesbury promises a full-time 12-month contract. The successful candidate will lead safety operations, conduct incident investigations, and develop HSS KPIs. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in Health & Safety, focusing on major projects and possess strong communication skills. NEBOSH Diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of operational Health & Safety experience on major construction projects.
• At least 2 years in a managerial or senior advisory role.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health and safety operations across the programme.
• Review and sign off Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Conduct incident investigations and produce reports.

Skills

Operational Health & Safety experience

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience in assurance activities

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Membership of IOSH or similar professional body

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Role Overview

I am recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager with CDM and rail experience to implement health and safety policies for a civil construction project. Hybrid role in Brackley. Full-time 12 month contract. The successful candidate will have a strong operational background and a proven track record of delivering assurance, driving safety campaigns, and embedding best practices across complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health and safety operations across the programme, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Review and sign off Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Conduct incident investigations and produce detailed reports.
• Develop and monitor HSS KPIs and performance metrics.
• Design and deliver toolbox talks and HSS campaigns to promote a positive safety culture.
• Support and interface with engineering and management teams across all levels.
• Drive occupational health initiatives and ensure integration into project delivery.
• Produce assurance and technical reports/presentations using MS Office and Teams.
• Apply a broad range of assurance tools and techniques to monitor and improve HSS performance.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of operational Health & Safety experience on major construction, tunnelling, or infrastructure programmes.
• At least 2 years in a managerial or senior advisory HSS role.
• Strong understanding of risk management, occupational health, and HSS regulations and best practices.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Experience in delivering assurance activities across large-scale programmes.

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Membership of IOSH or similar professional body.
• Experience in sustainability or environmental management is a plus.