Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

About the Role:

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We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager with strong Data Centre and client-side experience to join a project in London. The successful candidate will provide H&S leadership and support the General Contractor (GC) in developing and implementing robust systems and controls around high-risk construction activities. This is a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. The role is site-based 5 days per week and requires someone who can start at short notice, ideally within 4 weeks.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Provide H&S leadership and oversight from the client side on a Data Centre project.

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• Work closely with the General Contractor to develop and implement effective H&S management systems.

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• Develop and improve permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.

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• Establish and manage permit systems covering areas such as: Riser works, Energisation, Ladder control, other high-risk activities as required

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• Support the GC in ensuring appropriate controls are in place for high-risk activities.

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• Review existing processes and identify opportunities to strengthen H&S systems and controls.

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• Collaborate with project stakeholders and contractors to ensure H&S requirements are effectively implemented on site.

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• Provide technical H&S guidance and ensure that high-risk activities are appropriately managed.

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Key Qualifications:

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• Strong technical competence in Health & Safety.

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• Proven Data Centre experience is essential.

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• Client-side H&S experience is essential.

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• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing H&S systems for high-risk activities.

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• Experience developing or managing Permit-to-Work systems.

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• Strong understanding of construction H&S risks and appropriate control measures.

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• Experience working closely with General Contractors and other project stakeholders.

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• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

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Note: Valid UK work permit/right to work is required.