Design Construction Safety Assurance Lead


Company:	Rullion
Salary:	£350 to £468 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bridgwater, TA5 1UD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Role: Design Contraction Safety Assurance Lead

Position: Contract

Location: Bridgwater and Bristol ( please see JD)

Days on Site: 4

Duration: Approx until 31

st Dec 2027

Pay: £

350 PAYE - £468 Umbrella

Job Purpose

The Design & Construction Safety Assurance Lead will support the Head of Health & Safety (Client) in providing effective Client health and safety assurance across the Hinkley Point C Project and its associated off-site infrastructure.

The role will provide a particular focus on the Client's assurance of the Principal Designer and designer arrangements under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including the management and communication of design risk and the development, quality and completeness of the Health & Safety File.

A key purpose of the role is to establish and maintain a strong, systematic and risk-based Client assurance approach over Principal Designer activities, with particular emphasis on design risk management and the progressive development of the Health & Safety File through construction, commissioning and

handover.The

role will also support the discharge of the Client's wider duties under CDM 2015, including assurance of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor arrangements, appointments, organisational capability, pre-construction information, cooperation and coordination between duty holders.

The post-holder will undertake both management-system assurance and practical field-based health and safety inspections across the main HPC construction site and a wide range of associated development and off-site activities.

The role is expected to

operate

on the main HPC site

and across off-site locations, including warehouses, offices, park-and-ride facilities, compounds, substations and other associated infrastructure and construction projects.

The post-holder will be an experienced health and safety professional with strong practical construction knowledge and a detailed understanding of CDM 2015, particularly the duties and arrangements associated with designers and the Principal Designer.

The role requires the ability to apply regulatory and technical knowledge proportionately, constructively challenge arrangements where necessary and work collaboratively with Client teams, the Principal Designer, Principal Contractor, designers, project

managers

and Contract Partners

Knowledge, Skil

ls, Qualifications & Experience

NEBOSH

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent Level 6 health and safety qualification.

Membership of IOSH at

an appropriate professional

level, with Chartered status or progression towards Chartered status desirable.

A minimum of approximately five years' relevant health and safety experience within construction, engineering,

infrastructure

or a comparable project environment.

Strong working knowledge and practical application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Demonstrable experience of working within, alongside, or providing assurance of a Principal Designer function, with a good understanding of designer duties and design risk management.

Good practical understanding of the duties placed on designers and Principal Designers and how these should be applied throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience of undertaking health and safety audits, inspections,

reviews

or other forms of assurance.

Practical construction health and safety experience and the ability to assess work activities and management arrangements in the field.

Good understanding of design risk management principles, including the elimination, reduction,

communication

and management of foreseeable risks through design.

Good understanding of the purpose,

development

and management of the Health & Safety File.

Experience of contractor management,

engagement

and assurance.

Ability to interpret legislation, standards,

procedures

and management arrangements and assess their practical implementation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear assurance reports and communicate findings to a variety of audiences.

Ability to constructively challenge individuals and organisations while

maintaining

effective working relationships.

Ability to work independently, prioritise activities and

operate

across multiple projects and locations.

Ability to influence people at

different levels

without direct line-management authority.

Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base, from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Thanks

Rullion

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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