Health and Safety Lead

Health and Safety Lead

Warrington or Middlesborough

85,000 + Car allowance and Excellent Benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a leading construction contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Lead. ead This role will support the safe delivery of major projects within the power sector. You will work closely with site teams and senior leaders to make sure health and safety standards are met across all stages of the works.

Experience working on projects involving high voltage (HV) power systems would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities for the Health and Safety Lead will include:

• Engaging with senior managers, clients and external stakeholders ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical health and safety related enquires
• Continually developing and reviewing the health and safety management system in line with the industries best practice
• Constantly assessing opportunities for health and safety improvement
• Conducting major health and safety incident investigation to identify root cause and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence

The successful Health and Safety Lead candidate will have:

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role ideally within construction, civil engineering or a related industry
• Experience in influencing, engaging and coaching senior management and engaging with site level operations
• NEBOSH General (or equivalent), ideally hold or working towards a Level 6 Qualification
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations

For further information or to discuss your career, contact Luke O'Driscoll on or (phone number removed). Ref LOD4362

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