HSS Manager SCS

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSS Manager to lead health, safety, and sustainability initiatives on a major Rail 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 construction 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.

About NRL
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