H&S Manager Role

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager – Silvertown Data Centre
Location: East London
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 per annum
Reporting to: Project Leadership Team

About the Role
A leading M&E contractor, currently in a phase of significant expansion, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of H&S on their flagship Silvertown Data Centre project. This is a high-impact leadership role, offering visibility, influence, and long-term career progression within a company renowned for its strong culture of development.

You will lead a well-structured on-site H&S function, managing two Health & Safety Advisors, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of Health & Safety for the Silvertown Data Centre project

Lead, mentor, and manage a dedicated on-site H&S team (two direct reports)

Ensure compliance with all statutory H&S regulations and company standards

Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across the project

Influence project strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborate closely with project leadership to drive innovative safety solutions

About You

You will be an excellent fit if you have:

Strong Health & Safety experience in construction or M&E environments

Experience managing or mentoring H&S teams on large-scale projects

Exposure to data centre projects (desirable but not essential)

A proven track record with Tier 1 London contractors (desirable)

Confident leadership skills and a proactive, collaborative approach to safety management

What’s on Offer

Annual salary between £75,000 – £85,000

Leadership responsibility for a dedicated on-site H&S team

Opportunity to influence and shape safety practices on a high-profile project

Long-term career progression within a contractor undergoing significant growth

Exposure to a robust pipeline of major projects across London

If you are a motivated Health & Safety professional looking to lead a high-profile data centre project and make a real impact, we want to hear from you