Health & Safety Assurance Manager

?? Health & Safety Assurance Manager – Major Infrastructure Project | Essex | 5 Days On-Site ??

We are proud to be supporting a major client in the recruitment of a Health & Safety Assurance Manager for a high-profile infrastructure expansion at a major site in Essex.

With construction underway and a rail terminal in development, this is a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most significant logistics and civil engineering projects.

?? Location: Essex – full-time, 5 days per week on site

?? Contract Type: 2-year fixed-term contract

?? Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction

?? Project: Extensive investment in port and rail infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractor and consultant H&S performance, ensuring alignment with CDM regulations and contractual obligations.
• Conduct daily and weekly inspections of high-risk activities and ensure mitigation measures are in place.
• Review and monitor H&S plans, risk registers, incident investigations, and emergency preparedness.
• Lead weekly HSE meetings and contribute to monthly reporting and KPI tracking.
• Support onboarding, inductions, and training compliance for all site personnel.
• Evaluate H&S aspects of tender submissions and contractor competence.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Assurance Manager on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations.
• NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Experience in civil engineering, logistics, or heavy industry environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a transformative infrastructure programme.
• Work with a globally recognised organisation.
• Influence safety culture and standards on a major UK construction site.
• Long-term opportunity with career-defining impact.

Please apply today as we are looking to appoint a suitable candidate ASAP.