Job Purpose
Lead and manage all health and safety activities across office and operational environments, ensuring legal compliance, risk control, and a proactive safety culture. Drive standards, improve processes, and promote safe working behaviours across all sites.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Strategy:
Develop and deliver a company-wide H&S plan, establishing continuous improvement and effective governance.
Compliance Management:
Ensure all sites operate in line with legal and internal safety standards through proactive monitoring, inspections, and audits.
Documentation & Training:
Maintain accurate RAMS documentation, training matrices, and qualifications. Ensure staff training is up to date and booked on time.
PPE Oversight:
Manage PPE supply, distribution, usage compliance, and engagement using data, audits, and targeted training.
Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and control risks through site visits, investigations, audits, and enforcement of high-risk controls.
Accreditations & Tenders:
Provide specialist H&S input into bids, audits, accreditation processes, and report preparation.
Communication & Awareness:
Lead H&S training initiatives, deliver clear safety messaging, and support teams to follow safe systems of work.
Leadership:
Champion a positive safety culture, influence behaviours, and coach colleagues to drive safety improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Represent the company professionally with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, providing excellent customer service.
Additional Support:
Assist other departments when directed by the Managing Director.
Person Specification
Essential
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NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
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Chartered IOSH (or working towards)
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Experience managing H&S within construction, engineering, or electrical environments
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Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
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Experience with audits, investigations, risk assessments, and high-risk activities
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Familiarity with CDM Regulations and permit-to-work systems
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Competent with digital H&S systems and reporting tools
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Full UK driving licence (12+ months)
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Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
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Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001
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Evidence of CPD in health and safety
Technical Competencies
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Risk & Compliance Management
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Problem-solving & Decision-making
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Influencing & Coaching
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Analytical & Reporting
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Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours and practices
Company Values
All colleagues are expected to live our values every day:
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We’re Family
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We’re Passionate
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We’re Ambitious
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We’re Brave
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We’re Safe