Health and Safety Lead

Health and Safety Lead

Reading | £80,000 + Car or Car Allowance and Benefits

If you are looking for real influence and the chance to shape Health and Safety across a leading construction contractor, this opportunity offers exactly that. You'll be the Health and Safety Lead for an established M&E contractor, overseeing safety across maintenance works and major projects in London. The business delivers mechanical, electrical and building services across multiple sectors.

You'll set the standards for Health and Safety, work closely with engineers and project teams, and make sure the right processes are in place on site and across the wider business.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Lead will include:

Leading on Health and Safety policies and procedures across the business
Carrying out site audits, inspections and investigations where needed
Working with managers and engineers to make sure responsibilities are understood and followed
Keeping up to date with legislation and ensuring compliance
Reporting on safety performance and suggesting improvements The successful Health and Safety Lead will have:

Proven experience in a similar role ideally within building services, construction, mechanical and electrical engineering, or a related site-based industry
A NEBOSH certificate or equivalent
Technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance and regulations
Excellent communications skills, ideally with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Luke O'Driscoll on (phone number removed) or or our website
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed