HSW Manager

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

HSW Manager Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.

What will you do?

To manage and lead a team of HSW professionals providing support and guidance to the operational teams to deliver and comply with the project and CWA HSW goals and objectives throughout the pre-construction, construction, and post construction process, ensuring all legal obligations are met.  To provide a high level of support to the operational teams to enable the safe delivery of work.  To work closely with the HSW Lead – Marine & Tunnelling providing tactical support and HSW data and feedback from the work stream.

This role will be assigned to the Marine & Tunnelling stream essential in helping us achieve the project milestone.

Communicate and implement the HSW strategy.

Provide advice, support, input and direction to the marine team to enable them to deliver successful bids, early engineering studies, mobilisation and ultimately delivery of the project in a coherent and co-ordinated manner.

Builds solid relationships with stakeholders and can deliver on customer strategic and tactical requirements.

In conjunction with the Client, Project & HSW Lead and HSW Director, carry out project HSW performance reviews and report as required.

Able to lead and manage the HSW team including supporting the PDR process.

Work with HR on developing resource including recruitment and interview.

Undertake Health and Safety compliance evaluations, tours and audits as required and to ensure sufficient assurance of project activities.

What are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Must have experience in leading and managing teams.

Must have a detailed, technical knowledge and experience Health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance.

Experience of working on Major Infrastructure Projects including Marine.

Must have prior experience of providing leadership and support to operational and functional teams and of working at a senior level.

Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Ability to influence and promote a positive HSW culture, by providing constructive feedback to others around their performance, strengths and development needs.

Able to engage at all levels within the CWA operational team structure.

High competence in accident and incident investigation.

Able to use data and information for the preparation of HSW reports.

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager competence

Desirable

Results Driven:  Demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence:  Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.

Teamwork & Collaboration:   Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders.  Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.

Customer Focus:  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.  Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions.  Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.

Adaptability:   Learns quickly.  Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands.  Is energised by change.

Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (or working towards)

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

Desirable

Has previously experience in a Lead or Manager role with relevant construction related or transferable skills.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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