Health and Safety Manager

Job description

Help shape a safer future for offshore wind across the UK and Ireland, leading health and safety excellence in a role that directly supports the transition to a net zero future. At EDF power solutions, we’re shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Your work will help us turn that ambition into action – delivering renewable energy solutions that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come. As our Offshore Wind and Ireland Health and Safety Manager, you’ll play a key role in embedding our Zero Harm culture across the full asset lifecycle. From development and construction through to operations and decommissioning, your expertise will help teams work safely and confidently in a fast-growing, high-risk environment. The Opportunity As Offshore Wind and Ireland Health and Safety Manager, you’ll lead a team of Health and Safety Specialists while providing expert support across origination, delivery, operations, decommissioning and deconstruction activities. You’ll influence safety culture, support business-critical projects and help ensure consistent application of health and safety standards across our offshore wind portfolio. Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this is a hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and across our UK and Ireland office locations. You’ll regularly travel to offshore wind assets, including wind farms, service centres and project sites across the #UK and #Ireland, supporting teams in the field and responding to business needs when required. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, project teams and industry partners while shaping best practice across a complex renewable energy portfolio. This is a chance to make a visible impact, support business growth and help create an environment where everyone goes home safe every day. Why EDF power solutions? We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all. With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK and Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there. Who You Are We’re looking for an Offshore Wind and Ireland Health and Safety Manager who is proactive, collaborative and committed to creating a strong Zero Harm culture across renewable energy operations. You’ll be confident influencing stakeholders at all levels while providing practical health and safety leadership. To be shortlisted, you need to offer… Experience in all stages of an offshore wind farm, onshore wind farm and solar and storage assets is desirable. Experience and knowledge of Irish legislation/regulation is also desirable. within a matrix organisation. NEBOSH Diploma qualification or equivalent Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent professional membership, or active progress towards CMIOSH status Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, standards and risk management practices within industrial, engineering or operational environments The ability and willingness to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland to support offshore wind assets and related project locations What You’ll Be Doing Leading and developing a team of Health and Safety Specialists Driving the implementation of EDF power solutions’ Zero Harm ambition across the offshore wind portfolio Providing health and safety support and advice throughout the full asset lifecycle Promoting safe working practices and visible safety leadership across operational and project teams Supporting risk and hazard management activities, including design and construction reviews Delivering audits, inspections and assurance activities across UK and Ireland assets Supporting contractor assessment, onboarding and performance management Leading health and safety initiatives that improve behavioural and cultural performance Working with colleagues across business units to share best practice and drive continuous improvement Supporting emergency preparedness arrangements across operational and project activities Pay, Benefits and Culture If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us. Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more. Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. #EDFpowersolutions #RenewableJobs #EDFcareers #LI-Hybrid Closing Date: Sunday 18th October Join us, and let’s do good together.