Building a sustainable tomorrow

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Safety Manager to join our team on the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project, based in Wren Hall, Selby (North Yorkshire).

This major infrastructure project involves the construction of a 525kV, 2GW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea transmission cable, connecting Peterhead, Scotland, to Wren Hall, Selby (North Yorkshire). As part of this development, BAM Infrastructure is responsible for delivering the engineering works for two HVDC converter stations.

Your team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Making Possible

As Project Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the project. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising, supporting, and guiding all safety advisors.
• Ensuring that safety systems and plans meet relevant safety standards.
• Making sure safety issues are addressed during project review meetings.
• Advising and guiding relevant personnel in the setup and maintenance of safety systems.
• Keeping clear records in compliance with company internal audit standards.
• Assisting managers with safety submissions, risk assessments, and vendor evaluations.
• Communicating and promoting the health and safety management ethos and concepts across the project.
• Delivering training to ensure all personnel are informed and compliant.
• Ensuring the project operates in accordance with statutory health and safety documentation.
• Preparing and submitting the monthly safety report in the agreed format.
• Carrying out regular site safety inspections.
• Identifying areas for improvement and issues, and escalating them to the project team.
• Monitoring the adequacy of accident investigation and reporting procedures.
• Conducting safety audits to ensure compliance and continual improvement.
• Liaising directly with the Project Manager on all health and safety matters.

What do you bring to the role?

Your qualifications, skills and experience should include:

• Successful experience as a Project Safety Manager and as supervisor or an engineer within a construction environment, qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or related discipline or appropriate proven knowledge and experience (minimum of 3 years).
• Able to communicate at all levels within the project organisation.
• Able to deliver any health and safety training as instructed by the head of health and safety.
• Able to act as a team leader.
• Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards.
• Chartered membership of IOSH.
• Capable of leading accident investigations.
• Business acumen with full understanding of the commercial impact of decisions.
• Knowledge and experience of operational activities (overhead, underground and substation) on transmission/distribution networks is desirable

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development
  

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: monica.curl@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.