Turner & Townsend
Senior Health & Safety Construction Manager
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Senior Health & Safety Construction Manager
Senior Health & Safety Construction Manager – Stevenage
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We transform together, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives by working in partnership across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, turning challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our Capabilities
Our services include:
- Programme, project, and cost management
- Asset and commercial management
- Controls and performance monitoring
- Procurement and supply chain support
- Net zero and digital solutions
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, while our partners retain a significant minority interest. This collaboration enables us to deliver the premier programme, project, and cost management offerings worldwide.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Health & Safety Construction Manager to join our dynamic team in Stevenage, where you will play a critical leadership role focused on safety, technical integrity, compliance, and project execution excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Contractual Leadership
- Provide expert input to the contracting and procurement strategy, embedding robust safety requirements
- Draft, review, and ensure alignment of contract clauses relating to safety, risk management, and emergency response protocols
- Establish and enforce prequalification safety criteria for contractors
- Evaluate contractors’ EHS systems, incident history, and safety performance during selection processes
- Participate in bid evaluations and post-project reviews, using insights to inform future contract decisions
- Collaborate closely with procurement teams to structure incentivised contracts that drive safety milestones
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Technical & Safety Oversight
- Support constructability reviews, facilitating stakeholder discussions and documentation of outcomes
- Ensure project design aligns with safe construction methods while meeting regulatory standards
- Identify and proactively address potential construction risks and safety concerns through early problem-solving
- Contribute to Project Execution Plans, focusing on construction execution strategy
- Provide critical input on permitting and regulatory compliance
Preconstruction & Client Coordination
- Assist in preconstruction EHS information development, coordinating with the Client’s Design Coordinator
- Ensure safety schedules are comprehensively established before site work begins
- Define EHS responsibility boundaries and prequalify contractors and key personnel on behalf of the client
Onsite Compliance & Monitoring
- Monitor and enforce contractor compliance with EHS requirements through regular meetings, audits, and site inspections
- Implement site-specific safety rules and contractor safety oversight plans
- Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations to maintain high safety standards
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Construction EHS Management, or a related field
- Extensive expertise in construction safety standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, with a special focus on demolition activities
- Strong understanding of contract management and procurement processes
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Technical Competencies
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a safety critical environment
- Exceptional facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in evaluating contractor safety performance and EHS systems
- Competency in developing and implementing safety incentive programs
What We Offer
Commitment to Environment & Culture
At Turner & Townsend, inspired people drive our vision and mission. We provide a supportive, flexible workplace that promotes sustainability, work-life balance, and personal growth. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We embrace equal opportunity principles and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees thrive.
SOX Control Responsibilities
Note: Certain roles may include SOX control responsibilities, which must be adhered to where applicable.
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Recruitment Policy
Please ensure all candidate correspondence remains professional and adheres to our recruitment guidelines. Turner & Townsend never charges candidates for recruitment, and unauthorised recruitment agencies are explicitly prohibited from soliciting fees from applicants. Unsolicited applications will be considered Turner & Townsend’s property. Authorised recruitment agencies must establish a formal written agreement with our Recruitment Team to participate.
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