DS Smith

Health & Safety Manager – EMEA, Construction

DS Smith

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Own, implement, and continuously improve the DS Smith Construction Manual; develop comprehensive training and assurance programs for projects of all scales
  • Conduct risk-based audits of live European projects; analyze incident data and contractor performance to identify systemic risks and develop measurable KPI action plans
  • Act as a visible safety leader on-site; coach project leadership and facilitate workshops to foster peer-to-peer accountability and proactive safety behaviours
  • Enhance the H&S Management System; standardize PQQs, tender evaluations, and reporting frameworks to integrate safety into the entire project lifecycle
  • Partner with Procurement to raise selection standards; lead contractor forums to align expectations and build a best-in-class supply chain
  • Ensure H&S resources and safety-critical activities are adequately costed, scheduled, and budgeted from the earliest stages of project setup

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in Health & Safety, with a significant amount focused on large-scale capital projects and construction (ideally in manufacturing)
  • Experience in working across multiple jurisdictions within Europe either in supervising safety activities on construction sites or in assuring construction safety against country or corporate standards
  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent European H&S qualification) is essential.
  • Chartered Member of IOSH (or equivalent European body) is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of EU Construction Safety Directives (92/57/EEC) and specific implementations is desirable i.e. UK CDM or German BaustellV
  • Proven ability to influence culture and drive high-impact safety improvements across complex, multi-site, and multi-contractor environments
  • Fluent in English; additional European languages (German, French, or Italian) are a plus
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Car allowance
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Health & Safetyrisk-based auditsKPI action plansH&S Management SystemPQQstender evaluationssafety-critical activitiesEU Construction Safety DirectivesUK CDMGerman BaustellV
Soft Skills
safety leadershipcoachingfacilitating workshopspeer-to-peer accountabilityproactive safety behavioursinfluencing culturedriving safety improvements
Certifications
NEBOSH DiplomaChartered Member of IOSH