Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSS Manager to lead health, safety, and sustainability initiatives on a major construction, tunnelling, or infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will have a strong operational background and a proven track record of delivering assurance, driving safety campaigns, and embedding best practices across complex projects.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage health and safety operations across the programme, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
Review and sign off Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
Conduct incident investigations and produce detailed reports.
Develop and monitor HSS KPIs and performance metrics.
Design and deliver toolbox talks and HSS campaigns to promote a positive safety culture.
Support and interface with engineering and management teams across all levels.
Drive occupational health initiatives and ensure integration into project delivery.
Produce assurance and technical reports/presentations using MS Office and Teams.
Apply a broad range of assurance tools and techniques to monitor and improve HSS performance.

Required Experience & Skills:

Minimum 5 years of operational Health & Safety experience on major construction, tunnelling, or infrastructure programmes.
At least 2 years in a managerial or senior advisory HSS role.
Strong understanding of risk management, occupational health, and HSS regulations and best practices.
Proven ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple activities effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.
Experience in delivering assurance activities across large-scale programmes.

Desirable Qualifications:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
Membership of IOSH or similar professional body.
Experience in sustainability or environmental management is a plus.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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