Health & Safety Manager

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all

Your Team & Role Overview

Join a dynamic team driving safety excellence in construction, civil engineering, marine, and defence sectors. This role is perfect for a seasoned professional passionate about managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments and fostering a culture of safety.

Key Responsibilities

🚦 Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and other health & safety regulations.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership and project teams.
• Uphold statutory and organizational H&S policies.

📜 Policy & Best Practice

• Create, review, and update H&S policies.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices.
• Align policies with project-specific needs.

⚠️ Risk Management

• Review contractor and designer risk assessments/method statements.
• Identify hazards and implement robust risk controls.
• Collaborate with Principal Contractors/Designers throughout project phases.

🧑‍🏫 Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver tailored safety training.
• Drive a positive safety culture via workshops and engagement.

📋 Auditing & Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Address non-conformances and ensure timely resolution.

🔍 Incident Investigation

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
• Prepare reports and share lessons learned.

🤝 Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and regulators.
• Build strong relationships with Facility Operators and stakeholders.

🏗️ Programme Support

• Provide expert advice across all project stages: preconstruction to handover.
• Oversee Principal Contractor compliance with regulations.

💡 Learning from Experience (LfE)

• Capture and share lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

This role is your chance to make a lasting impact on health, safety, and well-being while contributing to high-profile and challenging projects! 🚀

Essential Skills & Experience

🚧 H&S Management Expertise: 10+ years in construction, civil engineering, marine, or defence sectors, covering all project stages.
📜 Regulatory Knowledge: Strong grasp of CDM Regulations and related laws.
🎓 Qualifications:

• Required: NEBOSH, HNC/HND, or Degree.
• Desirable: IOSH/IIRSM membership.
  🌟 Leadership: Inspire and foster a top-tier safety culture.
  🗣️ Communication: Engage with all levels and chair H&S meetings effectively.
  📊 Organisational Skills: Manage multiple priorities and drive innovative H&S improvements.
  ✅ Proven Track Record: Deliver measurable, forward-thinking safety solutions.

Desirable Skills & Experience

⚛️ Regulated Industry: Experience in Nuclear or highly regulated environments.
🎖️ MoD Experience: Background working within MoD estates is a plus.
🌍 Environmental Knowledge: Familiarity with environmental aspects of HSQE.

This role is perfect for a driven professional ready to lead safety excellence! 🚀

Why join the Switchers?

Benefits of Joining Assystem

Join Assystem and enjoy a rewarding career with a leading international engineering company. Here are some of the key benefits you'll experience as part of our team:

• 🚀 Career Development: We offer continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and career progression paths to help you achieve your professional goals.

• Work-Life Balance:
• 🏖️ Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working hours and remote work options to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 🏡 Supportive Environment: Enjoy a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values your well-being and personal commitments.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 💼 Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
• 🏥 Comprehensive Benefits: Access comprehensive health and wellness benefits,
• 💰 Retirement Plans: Participate in our retirement savings plans to secure your financial future.

Innovation and Impact:

• 🛠️ Innovative Projects: Contribute to innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in various sectors, including energy, Defence, and infrastructure.
• 🌟 Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest technologies and tools to solve complex engineering challenges.

Community and Culture:

• 🤝 Team Collaboration: Join a team of talented and passionate professionals who are dedicated to excellence and teamwork.
• 🎉 Employee Engagement: Participate in regular team-building activities, social events, and recognition programs that celebrate your achievements.

Security clearance:

Due to the nature of work to be undertaken applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.