Hs2 (High Speed Two) Ltd
HS2 is a major infrastructure project building a high-speed rail network across the UK.
Health, Safety and Security Manager
Assist senior HSE manager to embed safety culture and ensure health, safety and security compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Health, Safety and Security Manager you will support the Senior H&S Security Manager and the Head of HSE in ensuring that health, safety, security and management standards are met across development and delivery areas, both by HS2 and its supply chain. You will role‑model and embed the ‘Safe at Heart’ culture, provide risk‑based operational assurance, and assist with compliance to occupational health, safety and security policies. • Assist senior managers to ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards. • Support risk‑based operational assurance for health, safety, and security. • Oversee compliance with occupational health, safety, and security policies. • Support investigations of health, safety, and security incidents. • Provide H&S security services to development and delivery teams. • Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all work activities. • Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. • Analyse problems, identify hidden issues, and develop rigorous solutions. • Plan, organise, and prioritise own workload efficiently. • Produce and review technical, assurance, and investigation reports. • Conduct assurance activities using appropriate tools and techniques. • Contribute to quality or H&S teams on major programmes. • Uphold HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸compliance oversight
- ▸risk assurance
- ▸incident investigation
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸assurance tools
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will work well in a team, possess strong analysis and problem‑solving abilities, and be able to plan and organise their workload effectively. They should have solid IT skills, be capable of producing and reviewing technical and investigation reports, and hold knowledge of health and safety legislation, occupational health, and security procedures. Experience in assurance delivery on large programmes, participation in multidisciplinary quality or H&S teams, and a professional H&S qualification (or equivalent experience) are required. HS2 does not sponsor work visas; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. The recruitment process includes right‑to‑work validation, pre‑employment checks, and an anonymised CV review to reduce bias. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered. • Apply knowledge of health and safety legislation, occupational health, and security procedures. • Hold a professional H&S qualification or equivalent experience. • Have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- ▸h&s qualification
- ▸uk eligibility
- ▸problem solving
- ▸it skills
- ▸assurance experience
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
The base salary for this role ranges from £41,092 to approximately £48,344 per annum, depending on skills and experience. In addition, a fully pensionable flexible benefits fund of 15% is paid on top of the base salary, alongside a range of competitive benefits available on the company website. HS2 Ltd is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all staff feel valued, can thrive, and reach their full potential. This commitment is demonstrated through flexible working arrangements, support for staff networks, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Work Environment
Hybrid