Health & Safety Lead for Major M&E Project

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Taylor Search & Selection is assisting a well established UK engineering and construction specialist in recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a major datacentre development in Harlow, Essex. You will provide day-to-day H&S support to the project management and site teams, ensuring safe working practices, compliance and continuous improvement.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of UK Construction H&S legislation, experience on large-scale M&E projects, NEBOSH General

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• IOSH membership or working towards professional status.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction H&S legislation.
• Experience on large-scale M&E, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to engage with site operatives to senior management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive health and safety advice and support to the project management and site teams.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.
• Monitor compliance with the Construction Phase Plan, RAMS and relevant company procedures.
• Review and provide feedback on risk assessments and method statements.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and unsafe acts.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the project Health & Safety Plan.
• Identify potential hazards and work with the construction team to implement effective control measures.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote high standards of health and safety across the project.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, reports and inspection documentation.
• Support the project team with ongoing improvements to health and safety performance.
• Ensure relevant legislation, regulations and client requirements are understood and followed.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the project.

Skills

H&S advisory

Site safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

Michael Taylor Search & Selection is assisting a well established UK engineering and construction specialist in recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a major datacentre development in Harlow, Essex. You will provide day-to-day H&S support to the project management and site teams, ensuring safe working practices, compliance and continuous improvement.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of UK Construction H&S legislation, experience on large-scale M&E projects, NEBOSH General