About this role
Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.
Join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects We are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Manager to join our Health, Safety & Wellbeing team at a major infrastructure project in Maple Cross. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving health, safety and wellbeing performance across complex construction and MEP activities, while leading a team of specialist advisors. You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of safety are embedded throughout project delivery, influencing operational teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to create a positive and proactive safety culture. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced H&S professional with a strong background in civil engineering, major infrastructure and MEP environments who is passionate about making a meaningful impact on project performance and workforce wellbeing.
- What you'll be doing As Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will: Lead and develop a team of Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Occupational Hygiene professionals.
- Provide expert health and safety advice and support to project delivery and management teams.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, industry regulations and project standards.
- Drive continuous improvement across health, safety and wellbeing performance.
- Oversee health and safety inspections, audits and assurance activities.
- Support emergency preparedness, incident management and investigation processes.
- Review risk assessments, method statements and construction phase planning documentation.
- Deliver safety briefings, awareness campaigns and training initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and supply chain partners to promote best practice.
- Monitor project performance, analyse trends and provide strategic recommendations for improvement.
- Support quality and environmental assurance activities as part of an integrated project approach.
- What we're looking for Essential NEBOSH Diploma, relevant degree, or equivalent health and safety qualification.
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
- Extensive experience within the construction, civil engineering or major infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrable experience supporting or managing health and safety on MEP projects.
- Strong knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Experience leading incident investigations, including root cause analysis and lessons learned.
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong report-writing, auditing and performance-monitoring capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and health and safety reporting systems.
- Desirable Internal and/or External Auditor qualification.
- Experience working on large, complex infrastructure programmes.
- Detailed understanding of emergency response and rescue arrangements within major construction environments.
About You
You are a confident and pragmatic health and safety leader who can influence at all levels of an organisation. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment, managing competing priorities and supporting operational teams to deliver safely and efficiently. You'll bring: Strong leadership and people management skills. The ability to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted working relationships. Confidence managing conflict and driving positive change. A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a key role on a nationally significant infrastructure programme, helping to shape and maintain a culture where health, safety and wellbeing come first. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment, working with experienced professionals and contributing directly to the successful delivery of a major project.