Overview

Senior Resourcing Health & Safety Partner for the University of Bristol, supporting the Modern Network Project. The role is fixed funding until September 2026 and is essential to delivering a high-performance network for campus environments.

What will you be doing?

• Developing and monitoring a proactive system for the identification of H&S risks, agreeing priorities for action with project managers including highlighting and reporting residual risks.
• Identify and interpret legislation, regulations and national codes of practice, University Safety Policy, and ensure requirements/changes are incorporated into project work practices. Advise on implications of non-compliance and apply necessary changes.
• Design and deliver UoB health and safety induction training material for contractors, covering a broad range of health and safety topics for management and operational staff.
• Review risk assessments and method statements, aid in the application of permits to work.
• Influence decisions of principal contractors and other stakeholders and work with internal project teams to mitigate risks.
• Instigate or oversee incident investigations by contractors and analyze health and safety data.
• Develop and implement KPIs and reporting mechanisms to demonstrate to University governance committees that the project complies with legal requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and implement an internal audit system and schedule audits of contractor policies, risk assessments, safe systems of work, local procedures, safety plans, and training; assist in developing action plans for contractors.

You should apply if

• Hold the NEBOSH Construction Cert / Diploma, or equivalent qualification plus experience in a similar role.
• A good working knowledge of CDM 2015
• Project management skills and experience
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data, drafting complex reports and delivering briefings
• Proven people and change management skills to build a positive safety culture
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels
• Extensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation and regulations relevant to property/building contexts
• Health and safety management experience in a large complex organisation (e.g., Higher Education, Facilities Management, IT or Telecoms)

Additional information

• Contract type: Fixed term until September 2026
• Work pattern: Full time (at least 2 days per week in the office)
• Grade: K
• School/Unit: Campus Division
• This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 2nd October.
• For informal queries about the role, please contact Steven Coombes on steve.coombes@bristol.ac.uk
• You can learn more about our Campus Innovation department and hear some of our staff stories via our careers microsite: via the Careers microsite (no external tag)