Health Safety & Wellbeing Manager
Job Title: Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Manager
Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional HSW Manager (Functional)
Role purpose
The HSW Manager will lead the implementation of health and safety practices across multiple projects within a Business Unit. This role involves providing proactive leadership, ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards, and driving continuous improvement in HSW performance.
The role requires strong operational oversight, regular site presence and close collaboration with Business Unit management, project management and teams, subcontractors, and other functions.
Responsibilities & Duties
Operational Oversight
• Provide visible leadership and act as a role model for health and safety across all operational sites.
• Oversee the compliance with the Omexom Management System, ISO 45001 and CDM 2015.
• Coordinate the HSW Advisors in the support of Construction Stage Health and Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
• Monitor subcontractor documentation reviews and provide guidance to ensure alignment with project and client requirements.
Compliance & Reporting
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections.
• Lead or support investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are shared.
• Monitor and report on Business Unit health and safety performance, including KPIs and incident statistics, for internal and client reporting.
• Maintain documentation and ensure all records are uploaded to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
Stakeholder Engagement
• Attend project and client meetings to represent health and safety interests.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure consistent application of HSW standards.
• Promote hazard identification and near-miss reporting; support the implementation of preventative measures.
• Provide health and safety input and support to the Business Unit’s operational and tendering teams, ensuring that HSW considerations are integrated into project planning and bid submissions.
• Attend and support monthly Business Unit board meeting
Training & Awareness
• Ensure that HSW training and toolbox talks are delivered across the Business Unit.
• Ensure compliance with Omexom and client H&S procedures and expectations.
• Arrange and chair weekly Business Unit HSW call
Continuous Improvement
• Actively support the implementation of the Omexom Safe Communities way of working.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and share best practices across the Business Unit.
• Stay informed of changes in legislation and industry standards and ensure Business Unit compliance.
Key interfaces
Relationships with key stakeholders:
• Business Unit General Manager
• Head of Function
• Regional Functional Manager
• HSW Advisor
• Project Managers and Site Managers
• Client HSW Representatives
• Local Authorities and Regulatory Bodies
• Subcontractors and Suppliers
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• NEBOSH Diploma, Level 6 NVQ Diploma (or equivalent)
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH,) preferred.
• Experience in an HSW role within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 and H&S management systems.
• Recognised training in accident/incident investigation
Competencies
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site-level compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting tools.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.
• Self-motivated, practical, and solutions focused.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible with working from home, office, and site based
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
£80k per annum
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