Health and Safety Officer
Electrical & Construction biased
Location: North London office based. London & Home Counties project sites.
Contract: Full time Permanent / 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday flexible
Salary and Benefits: £55,000 per annum plus company car (can be used for personal), fuel card, healthcare, 23 days holiday, and pension plan.
Are you a seasoned Health and Safety Officer professional with a sharp eye for risk and a passion for keeping people safe? Do you thrive in dynamic site environments and want to be the driving force behind a proactive safety culture? If so we want you on our team.
What You Will Be Doing As The Health and Safety Officer
As our Health and Safety Officer you will be the boots on the ground champion of safe working practices across our electrical and construction projects. You will conduct site inspections, deliver toolbox talks, investigate incidents and ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation, all while building trust and engagement with operatives and site teams.
* Lead regular site audits and inspections across multiple workstreams
* Deliver impactful toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings
* Investigate near misses and incidents with professionalism and precision
* Prepare and communicate RAMS, COSHH assessments and Construction Phase Plans
* Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other key regulations
* Maintain accurate records and elevate critical issues swiftly
* Collaborate with contractors, clients, auditors and regulatory bodies
* Contribute to monthly performance reports and internal audits
* Champion a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
What a Strong Applicant for the Health and Safety Officer role looks like
* 8+ years of hands‑on health and safety experience in electrical or construction sectors
* NEBOSH General and Construction Certificates; Diploma Level 6 preferred
* IOSH IIRSM or IET membership
* Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
* Assertive yet constructive communication style
* Detail-oriented with excellent record keeping skills
* Comfortable working at height, in confined spaces and across varied site conditions
* Full UK Driving Licence and First Aid certification
Performance That Matters
We Measure Success Through Meaningful KPIs
* Weekly site inspections and monthly toolbox talks
* Corrective Action Follow‑Up: 100% of corrective actions closed within agreed timeframes
* Trend analysis of near misses and hazards
* Full compliance with onboarding and mandatory training
* Annual review of health and safety policies and procedures
Why Join Us
You will work closely with the Director of Health and Safety, have autonomy across diverse projects and be part of a company that values integrity, accountability and real‑world impact.
If you’re currently a Health and Safety Officer or work in an identical capacity, Apply now! I will call or email you back with the next steps of progressing your application.
Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co.uk
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