Job Description
Health & Safety Project Officer
Fixed-term to June 2028
My client is looking for a proactive, hands-on Health & Safety Project Officer to help drive a strong safety culture and ensure full HSE compliance across their operations.
You will be reporting to the EHST Manager and will play a vital role both on-site and at desk level—keeping their people safe, operations compliant, and their standards world-class
What you’ll be doing
Lead safety on the ground
* Carry out site inspections, risk assessments and audits across surface operations
* Develop and implement safe systems of work
* Work closely with contractors to ensure safety standards are embedded and maintained
Drive compliance and best practice
* Ensure adherence to UK HSE legislation
* Manage COSHH, fire safety, occupational health risks and environmental controls
* Review and continuously improve procedures and systems
Own incident management
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses
* Produce clear, accurate reports and support regulatory processes
* Turn insights into improvements that strengthen safety performance
Manage data & reporting
* Maintain accurate HSE records and statutory documentation
* Produce weekly and monthly reports
* Analyse and present data to internal and external stakeholders
Engage & influence
* Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and training
* Build strong relationships across teams, contractors and leadership
* Promote a positive, proactive safety culture
Support operations
* Assist with emergency planning and response
* Provide on-site HSE support across projects and activities
What we’re looking for
Essential
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3)
* 2+ years’ experience in health & safety (construction, industrial or extractive sectors)
* Strong knowledge of HSE legislation
* Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Desirable
* NEBOSH Diploma
* IOSH membership
* Experience in UK mining
* Knowledge of HSE systems, audits and specialist risk areas (COSHH, HAVS, noise)
Benefits include:
* Health & dental cashback
* Enhanced pension & life insurance
* Income protection
* Enhanced parental leave & sick pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Personal days
The details
* Location: Redruth
* Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday (flexibility required occasionally)