Project Engineering Health & Safety Manager

Role Purpose

The Project Engineering Health & Safety Manager will ensure the safe delivery of all capital projects within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical and medical device environment. This role is responsible for leading health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives across projects, managing contractor compliance, and embedding a proactive safety culture. You will play a key role in protecting people, assets, and operations while supporting the successful execution of complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System for capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with PSCS/PSDP requirements, regulations, and corporate HSE standards.
• Oversee contractor safety performance and review project RAMS and safety plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID, and process safety evaluations.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, implementing corrective actions and sharing lessons learned.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training to employees and contractors.
• Support integration of technical safety principles, including ATEX, machinery, and electrical safety, into project design and execution.
• Track, analyse, and report HSE performance metrics to project teams and leadership.
• Promote and embed a proactive safety culture across all project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a PSCS or similar safety leadership role within construction or engineering projects.
• Proven experience managing safety in regulated industrial environments (pharmaceutical or biotech experience an advantage).
• Strong understanding of PSCS/PSDP regulations and HSA guidelines.
• Proficiency in EHS reporting systems and data-driven performance management.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Additional certifications such as IOSH, CIF PSCS Training, Manual Handling Instructor, or First Aid are advantageous.