Heath & Safety Manager
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We are seeking an experienced and driven Health & Safety Manager to lead and strengthen safety culture across global project logistics and freight forwarding operations.
Our client supports major international projects across the energy, mining, power and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex cargo movements through ports and project sites worldwide. This is a key leadership role for a safety professional with strong experience in heavy logistics, lifting operations and high-risk environments.
The Role
You will take ownership of the global HSE strategy, embedding a proactive and practical safety culture across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of global HSE strategy
Promote a strong safety culture across offices, logistics hubs and project sites
Act as the central point of HSE expertise
Provide guidance on heavy lift and abnormal cargo operations
Strengthen subcontractor HSE management and engagement
Work closely with engineering teams on major projects
Operational & Project Support
Support global tenders with HSE documentation
Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans
Oversee subcontractor management and onboarding
Support heavy lift / OOG load-outs and documentation review
Monitor high-volume transport activities
Oversee warehousing and laydown operations
Governance & Compliance
Lead and support ISO audits
Manage HSE reporting and risk registers
Conduct incident investigations and implement lessons learned
Drive near‑miss reporting and HSE awareness
Monitor travel risks to high‑risk regions
Maintain high HSE standards across all environments
About You
Passionate about safety and operational excellence
Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Professional, credible and solutions-focused
Proactive with a hands‑on approach
Comfortable working across international operational environments
Strong IT and reporting system capability
Qualifications & Experience
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience within logistics, ports, heavy transport or project environments
Strong knowledge of lifting operations and heavy cargo handling
Understanding of LOLER regulations
Experience within international projects
Familiar with major energy / mining client standards
Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)
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- Location:
- Osmotherley
- Job Type:
- FullTime