Health and Safety Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment
£56 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Health and Safety Projects Manager will oversee operations, governance, and assurance for a major infrastructure programme in Derbyshire, focusing on compliance across construction sites. This role requires SC clearance and involves engaging with contractors and stakeholders to enhance health and safety performance. The position is expected to last for an initial 6-8 months with a likelihood of extension. The candidate will be responsible for leading safety inspections and audits while ensuring adherence to statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead governance and assurance processes across site operations
- Oversee statutory inspections and contractor compliance
- Conduct site audits, safety inspections, and investigations
- Engage with multiple contractors and stakeholders, representing the client’s HSE interests
- Drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance
Key Skills:
- SC-cleared or eligible for clearance (sponsorship possible)
- Proven track record in managing HSE within large-scale infrastructure or regulated industries (nuclear, defence, energy, rail, etc.)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, or equivalent
Salary (Rate): £56.25/hr
City: Derbyshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Health and Safety Projects Manager – Major Infrastructure Programme
Location : Derbyshire
Duration : Initial 6–8 months (likely extension)
Start : ASAP (SC clearance required)
IR35 : Outside
Working Pattern : 5 days per week on site
Please note: Must Hold Security Clearance (SC) in line with United Kingdom Security Vetting
Overview
We’re supporting a long-term, high-security major infrastructure programme in Derby. The project involves large-scale construction and site upgrades for a nationally significant client. The Health and Safety Project Manager will focus on operations, governance, and assurance, ensuring compliance across active construction sites and complex infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead governance and assurance processes across site operations
- Oversee statutory inspections and contractor compliance
- Conduct site audits, safety inspections, and investigations
- Engage with multiple contractors and stakeholders, representing the client’s HSE interests
- Drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance
Candidate Profile
- SC-cleared or eligible for clearance (sponsorship possible)
- Proven track record in managing HSE within large-scale infrastructure or regulated industries (nuclear, defence, energy, rail, etc.)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, or equivalent
This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge site undergoing significant investment and transformation. If the role is of interest, please contact Tom Hewat on tom.hewat@irwinandcolton.com or 01923 432 637 . Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton.com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.