Job Description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading global provider of environmental solutions to recruit a Outage Safety Manager on a 6-7 month contract for its South West site.
The Safety Manager role comes with a competitive rate per day.
Key skills

• Fulfil the statutory duties of Principal Contractor under CDM 2015 for an operational EfW project.
• Develop and manage the Construction Phase Plan and ensure it is regularly reviewed and updated.
• Coordinate with the client, designers, subcontractors, and other duty holders to maintain a safe and compliant site environment.
• Manage all aspects of site safety, including inductions, permits to work, toolbox talks, and RAMS reviews.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, especially where high-risk operations (e.g., confined space, hot works, HV electrical systems) are involved.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure that temporary works, heavy lifting, and specialist installations are properly planned and supervised.
• Maintain all statutory documentation and provide regular reports to the client and project leadership.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in CDM/Principal Contractor roles, ideally within Energy from Waste, heavy industrial, or power generation sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant UK construction and HSE regulations.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Construction Certificate, SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator, etc.).
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-risk projects.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Safety Manager

• South West
• Competitive rate per day
• 6/7 month contract

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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