Health And Safety Officer

Daniel Owen Ltd; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction safety management firm in Welwyn is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to maintain a robust safety culture. The role involves conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety laws, and supporting risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in the construction sector, strong communication skills, and relevant NEBOSH certification. This is a permanent position with a salary of £45-50K per annum.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a Health & Safety role, preferably in construction.
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and standards.
• Experience on construction/electrical sites essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular H&S site inspections and audits.
• Monitor compliance with statutory regulations and RAMS.
• Deliver toolbox talks and maintain records of inspections.

Skills

Experience in Health & Safety within construction

Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Communication skills to engage at all levels

Attention to detail

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Membership

CSCS Managers/Professionals Card

First Aid qualified

Job description

Health and Safety Officer

Based in Hertfordshire

Permanent

£45-50K per annum

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture across all project sites, supporting the Director of Health & Safety, and ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation.

This is a primarily site-based role within London and surrounding areas, with a core working pattern of Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00, four days on site and one day in the office, with flexibility depending on workload and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular H&S site inspections and audits across all work streams
• Monitor work practices, PPE use, housekeeping, first aid equipment, and statutory displays
• Ensure operatives follow RAMS and safe systems of work
• Support the investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts
• Prepare and assist with risk assessments, RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and COSHH assessments
• Ensure project-specific H&S Plans comply with CDM Regulations
• Monitor compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, EAWR 1989 and CDM 2015
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and refresher briefings
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations and corrective actions
• Support internal audits and ensure timely closeout of corrective actions
• Escalate significant safety concerns to the Director of H&S promptly
• Ensure welfare facilities, emergency procedures and safety signage are maintained
• Champion and model a proactive health & safety culture aligned with company values
• Provide site-based data for monthly H&S performance reporting
• Support contractor competence assessments
• Liaise with clients, contractors, auditors and regulatory bodies as required

What We're Looking For

• 10 years+ of experience in a Health & Safety role within electrical or construction sector
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and construction safety standards
• Practical experience working on construction/electrical sites
• Confident communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels throughout the business
• Assertively and constructively enforce safe practices
• Strong attention to detail and hazard identification skills
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, escalating issues appropriately
• Comfortable working outdoors, at height, or in confined spaces (with appropriate training)

What You Will Have

• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (or working towards)
• IOSH / IIRSM Membership or IET Affiliate/Associate (Essential)
• CSCS Managers/Professionals Card (Essential)
• First Aid qualified (Essential)
• CDM & SMSTS (Desirable)
• Relevant electrical or construction qualifications (Desirable)
• Full UK driving licence