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Head of Health and Safety (Major Infrastructure / HPC)
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 85,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Head of Health & Safety (Major Infrastructure / HPC Project)
Somerset / Hybrid Working Available
£85,000 - £95,000 + 10% Bonus + Vehicle Allowance + EV Scheme + Increased Pension + 28 Base Holidays + Holiday Purchase + Medical + Perks + Corporate Benefits
Are you a senior Health & Safety leader ready to take on one of the most high-profile and complex infrastructure projects in Europe?
Do you want to play a strategic role in shaping health and safety standards across the UK's largest new nuclear construction programme, while leading a highly skilled HSE function?
This is a rare opportunity to join the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project - a nationally significant development central to the UK's Net Zero ambitions. As Head of Health & Safety, you'll act as the principal H&S authority for the client organisation, driving performance and compliance across all phases of the programme: design, construction, and commissioning.
In this key leadership position, you will be accountable for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, CDM Regulations, and the Nuclear Site Licence, both internally and across a vast and complex supply chain. You will work at the forefront of stakeholder engagement with regulators, government bodies, senior EDF leadership, and trade unions, representing the organisation's vision for a world-class safety culture.
The ideal candidate will be NEBOSH Diploma qualified (or equivalent), with extensive experience leading health and safety strategy at a senior level on major projects in construction, infrastructure or energy. A strong understanding of UK HSE law, CDM, and experience managing diverse stakeholder groups is essential.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a safety executive who thrives in complex environments and wants to make a lasting legacy impact on the future of nuclear development in the UK.
The Role:
Strategic leadership of the health and safety function across the HPC construction project
Oversight of compliance with H&S legislation and CDM regulations throughout project lifecycle
Lead engagement with regulatory bodies, industry forums, government stakeholders and media
Chair internal health, safety and environment leadership committees and forums
Lead, develop and manage the industrial safety team, driving high performance across departments
Monitor project-wide safety performance and present monthly reporting to the Board
Influence culture, behaviour, and workforce engagement through proactive leadership initiatives
The Person:
NEBOSH Diploma / Chartered HSE Professional (or European equivalent)
Proven track record in senior HSE leadership within large-scale construction, infrastructure or energy, if you have experience in HVAC or M&E you would be encouraged to apply
In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations
Strong communicator and influencer at executive, regulatory and political levels
Skilled at building collaborative relationships with internal teams, supply chain and external partners
Experience managing complex organisational change and promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
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