Health and Safety Lead

Irwin & Colton Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Health and Safety Lead to oversee safety standards across major projects. This role involves leading health and safety policies, conducting site audits, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a similar role and holds a NEBOSH certificate. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus benefits, including a car or allowance.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety roles, ideally in construction or related industries.
• Technical knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Health and Safety policies across the business.
• Carry out site audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and report on performance.

Skills

Health and Safety policies and procedures

Site audits and inspections

Compliance with health and safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

Job description

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 01923 432 683 or our website https://www.irwinandcolton.com.

Job ref: LOD4177