Area Health & Safety Lead N3 - MEH Alliance HPC

Altrad; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Nuclear Industry seeks an Area Health & Safety Lead in Bridgwater. This role is crucial for overseeing H&S practices within complex construction projects, requiring strong leadership and communication skills, along with significant experience in the field. The position promises a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to vital infrastructure works.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Competitive salary package

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in construction.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
• Experience with managing teams of HSE professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide H&S leadership across significant scope of works.
• Ensure exemplary Health and Safety standards are met.
• Manage a team of HSE Advisors in assigned areas.

Skills

Communication

HSE Management

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered IOSH Member or working towards Chartership

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Area Health & Safety Lead N3 - MEH Alliance HPC, Bridgwater

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Client:

Altrad

Location:

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role & Location: Area Health & Safety Lead - Bridgwater, Sommerset
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: July
Security Clearance: BPSS
Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.
At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.
With over 11, talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.
Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry

Purpose:
• The purpose of the Health and Safety (H&S) Area Lead is to provide H&S leadership across a significant scope of works including but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC Alliance (MEHA) works with their designated area.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
• The purpose of the Health and Safety (H&S) Area Lead is to provide H&S leadership across a significant scope of works including but not limited to Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC Alliance (MEHA) works with their designated area.
• The purpose of the H&S Area Lead is to fully support the deputy Head of HSE by Leading and ensuring exemplary MEHA Health and Safety standards on the HPC project are consistently met.
• The Area H&S Lead is appointed to manage a specific area within the MEHA area management model.
• The Area H&S Lead directly manages a team of HSE Advisors allocated to their area.
• The role will be responsible for the deliverables of the allocated H&S Advisor field team, paying full regard to HPC, MEHA policies and procedures.
• The role holder will support construction deliverables by advising the construction teams on best practice and assisting in the maintenance of the overall MEHA HSE management system.
• The role is primarily focussed on H&S leading indicators including analysing information, trends from reports and observations and then taking corrective measures prior to events occurring.
• The role will engage with Construction teams throughout the planning and delivery of the scope of works ensuring lessons learnt are actioned to provide the highest H&S performance.
• The role will ensure effective communication site monitoring of working practices of all MEHA employees and contract partners allocated to the area.
• In line with our key values this position holder will demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team; demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions; demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view; demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely and demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a “One Team” MEH approach, ensuring and committing to the "HPC Way"
• The H&S Area Lead will set and manage audit assurance programmes within their respective area.
• The H & S Area Lead will support the Deputy head of H & S with client, P.C, delivery partner and ONR audits and intervention.
• The role will provide competent specialist advice on identified topics, subject to the roles holder’s area of expertise.
• The role holder will Champion the HPC Way including its pillars in all activities undertaken and play a key role in the MEHA integrated HSESS team.
• The H & S Area Lead will ensure project and employee K.P.I’s are managed across their area.
• As required the H & S Area Lead will support other area Leads as required, also providing cover for holidays and sickness.
• The H & S Area Lead will attend coordination , client and internal HSE Meetings.
• H & S Area Lead will ensure all data for the area is captured within monthly dashboards including incidents, lessons learnt, leading & lagging indicators.
• Area H & S Lead will manage all investigation within their area. Ensuring the Deputy Head of HSESS is kept updated in real time of all learnings.
• Area H & S Lead will be responsible for setting and improving improvement programmes within the areas.

Key Requirements:
• Chartered IOSH Member or Working towards Chartership
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Construction background with a minimum 8 years’ experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain HSE procedures and expectations to a range of people
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety Regulations
• Experience of interactions with Regulators, presenting and hosting Site visits.
• Experience with managing teams of HSE professionally.
• Experienced auditor
• Suitable site experience in a similar role, preferably in the construction or nuclear industry
• Willing to undertake Level 3 Award in Education & Training / PTLLS or equivalent if required
• Basic understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions
• An investigative mind and a keen eye for detail
• Ideally experience of Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Scaffolding & Coatings.

Why Join Us?

Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference.

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary package, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to part of our exciting journey.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…