HSE Manager – Defence Infrastructure Project

About the role

KBR is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead the delivery of safety, health and wellbeing standards across a complex defence infrastructure project. The role drives a proactive safety culture across construction, civil engineering and marine workstreams, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations. It reports to the Project Manager and Head of Health and Safety and covers pre-construction through to handover.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations, and advise senior leadership, project managers and site teams
• Support the development and improvement of health and safety policies and procedures
• Review and assure contractor and designer documentation, including risk assessments and method statements for high-risk activities
• Work with the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, workshops and communication, and carry out site inspections, audits and assurance activities
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses and ensure corrective actions are taken

Required profile

• Significant experience in construction, civil engineering, marine or infrastructure projects
• Proven health and safety management experience across the full project lifecycle
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety
• Desirable: experience in environmental aspects within a wider HSQE function, membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH or IIRSM (ideally Chartered), and an HNC, HND or degree in a relevant engineering, construction or safety discipline
• SC clearance required due to the secure nature of the project, with restrictions on UK residency and nationality

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and relevant UK health and safety legislation
• Risk assessment and method statement review

The role is hybrid, with three days per week on site in Devonport. KBR describes its approach as belonging, connecting and growing, and states it is an equal opportunity employer.