Interim Health & Safety Lead Temporary

Position: Interim Health & Safety Lead (Contract, Temporary)
Interim Health & Safety Lead (Projects)

Contract Duration: 6 months
Contractor Rate: £52.97 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern:
Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week on site

Location:

Central London

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Lead (Projects) to provide expert leadership and assurance across construction, maintenance and facilities projects within a large, complex and fully occupied estate in Central London.

This interim role is covering the current post holder and will suit a confident, pragmatic health and safety professional who can quickly establish credibility, oversee compliance and support the ongoing development of health and safety processes and procedures.

You will play a key role in maintaining a safe environment for staff, contractors, visitors and the public during a varied programme of live construction activity.

About the organisation

This organisation operates a diverse estate comprising over 200 buildings, ranging from historically significant properties to modern, high-risk facilities and major new developments. Many buildings remain operational and accessible to the public throughout construction and refurbishment works, creating a complex and dynamic health and safety environment.

Key responsibilities

* Oversee and support health and safety compliance across construction, maintenance and facilities projects, including refurbishments, fit-outs, infrastructure works and new builds.

* Provide competent, proportionate health and safety advice to project teams, consultants and contractors working within an occupied estate.

* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, supporting the client role and providing assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

* Interpret and apply UK health and safety legislation and construction site safety standards in line with best practice.

* Support the implementation of the Building Safety Act and Building Control Regulations across Higher-Risk Buildings and other projects.

* Promote a strong and visible health and safety culture through site engagement, leadership behaviours and constructive challenge.

* Review contractor risk assessments and method statements, supporting pre-start meetings, risk workshops and safe systems of work.

* Monitor site performance through audits, inspections and reporting, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement.

* Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are effectively embedded.

* Contribute to the review and development of existing health and safety processes, procedures and standards.

* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including estates, fire safety, asbestos, sustainability and project delivery teams.

Essential criteria

* Chartered IOSH membership (minimum).

* NEBOSH Advanced Certificate (minimum); NEBOSH Construction Certificate desirable.

* Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction site safety standards.

* Demonstrable experience overseeing health and safety on construction projects within complex, occupied environments.

* Experience working within Large Organisation, Health Care or Public Sector environments.

* Understanding of the Building Safety Act with experience implementing Building Control Regulations across high-risk buildings and other projects.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately