Senior Health & Safety Manager - Power Sector - South Wales

Laing O'Rourke group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead health safety initiatives on major projects. This role involves inspiring teams, embedding inclusive safety practices, and driving innovation in safety solutions. Candidates should have a Level 6 qualification and strong technical safety risk management knowledge. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered for this key position based in South Wales.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Membership in a relevant professional body is required.
• Strong technical knowledge in occupational health and safety.
• A positive mindset with a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Coach operational teams on inclusive safety practices.
• Drive innovation in safety solutions.

Skills

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge in safety risk management

Education

Level 6 qualification

Job description

Location: South Wales | Salary: Competitive + Car / Cash allowance + Family BUPA + 9% Employer pension contribution

About Us

At Laing O'Rourke, we're redefining safety through inclusion and wellbeing. Our approach is simple: we’re not doing different things, we're doing things differently. Safety isn't just compliance - it's about creating an environment where people feel empowered, engaged, and supported.

We're strengthening our team in South Wales and the West and need a Senior Health & Safety Manager to lead the delivery of major projects and champion our innovative Rethinking Safety Through Inclusion and Wellbeing programme.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire health, safety, and environmental excellence across the Margam Substation Project.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to embed inclusive safety practices.
• Challenge the status quo—move away from bureaucracy and towards meaningful engagement.
• Drive innovation and adopt cutting-edge safety solutions.
• Influence leadership and act as a trusted advisor for compliance and cultural change.

What We're Looking For

• Level 6 qualification minimum + membership of a relevant professional body.
• Strong technical knowledge in occupational health, environmental, and safety risk management.
• Exceptional coaching, influencing, and communication skills.
• A positive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values people-first safety.
• Work on a high-profile project that makes a real difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences—your unique perspective matters to us.

Ready to rethinksafety with us?
Apply today and help us create a safer, more inclusive future.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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