Health and Safety Manager

Astute’s Power team are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager to support the Lower Thames Crossing project during the utilities diversion phase. The role will focus on ensuring the safe delivery of high-risk excavation works in proximity to live services and maintaining compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.

Role responsibilities and key skills:

• Provide day-to-day Health and Safety support to the project team.

• Review risk assessments and safe systems of work for planned activities.

• Monitor site activities and intervene where unsafe conditions or behaviours are identified.

• Support safe excavation and utility works, particularly those involving live services.

• Work closely with project leadership and operational teams to manage risk and promote safe behaviours.

• Carry out and support inspections, audits and incident investigations.

• Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance.

• Experience in Health and Safety management within utilities or civil engineering projects.

• Strong knowledge of excavation and utility safety risks.

• Experience working on high-risk infrastructure projects.

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.

• CMIOSH or equivalent professional membership desirable.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location and working arrangements:

• Lower Thames Crossing

• Full-time

• Site-based

• Regular interaction with operational and project teams

• Contract length / rate: 5 Months / £450 per day (inside of IR35)

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.