Marine Civils Safety Manager
Location: Sizewell C (Onshore & Offshore)
Contract: 8-12 Months (Initial 6-9 months + extension)
Start Date: May 2026
Rate: £650 per day (All-In, Outside IR35)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Marine Civils Safety Manager to support a major infrastructure project at Sizewell C, working with the principal contractor responsible for delivering complex marine works.
This role will take ownership of health & safety across both onshore and offshore operations, ensuring compliance, best practice, and safe delivery across a technically challenging marine environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Health & Safety activities across marine civils operations
- Oversee both onshore and offshore workstreams, ensuring consistent safety standards
- Provide visible safety leadership across site, vessel, and subcontractor operations
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, client, and project-specific safety requirements
- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all phases of work
- Support method statements and safe systems of work for complex marine activities
- Work closely with operational teams to drive a proactive safety culture
- Liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and project leadership on all HSE matters
- Monitor and report on safety performance, incidents, and corrective actions
Project Scope
- HDD outfalls (3 lines) including offshore drilling and dredging
- Scale protection and diffuser installation
- Piling operations and deep shaft construction
- Drainage and associated civils works
- 800-tonne jack-up barge operations
- Follow-on works including jetty beams and structural elements
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Safety Manager within marine civils environments
- Strong background working with a main contractor on large-scale infrastructure projects
- Experience across both onshore and offshore operations
- Ability to obtain clearance for a nuclear new build project (Sizewell C)
- Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and marine safety standards
Certifications
- BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)
- GWO (Global Wind Organisation certification)
- Working at Height
Additional Information
- Immediate requirement due to current contractor stepping away
- Long-term opportunity with continuity of work beyond initial scope
- High-profile project offering strong exposure within the marine and energy sectors
