Health Safety Environment Officer
Location: London
Salary: up to £60,000 DOE
Job Purpose:
To ensure the business operates in compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, with a particular focus on the risks associated with structural steel fabrication, handling, and erection. The role involves promoting a positive safety culture, preventing accidents, ensuring legal compliance, and driving continual improvements in HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities:Health & Safety Compliance
* Ensure compliance with UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and other applicable laws.
* Conduct regular site and workshop inspections to identify hazards and ensure safe working practices.
* Maintain and update risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
* Support safe lifting operations in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations, particularly for cranes, hoists, and steel handling equipment.
Incident & Accident Management
* Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
* Maintain HSE records and produce reports for management and regulatory authorities.
Training & Awareness
* Deliver safety inductions and toolbox talks for fabrication and site teams.
* Coordinate training for working at height, confined spaces, manual handling, and hot works.
Environmental Responsibilities
* Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, recycling, and pollution control.
* Implement initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, energy use, and environmental impact.
Documentation & Reporting
* Keep all HSE policies, procedures, and documentation up-to-date.
* Report on HSE performance, KPIs, and improvement plans to senior management.
Skills & Experience Desired:
* NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent.
* Experience in structural steelwork, fabrication, or construction industry.
* Working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, especially CDM 2015, LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height Regulations.
* Strong communication and influencing skills.
* Competent in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Key Personal Attributes:
* Proactive and hands-on approach to safety.
* Attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to positively influence others
* Committed to fostering a safety-first culture.
If you feel like you tick the boxes on this great opportunity, apply today and the steel specialist Sabrina O'Donnell at The Highfield Company will be in touch!