Safety, Health & Environment Lead

Lead the construction supervision consultant's health, safety and environmental oversight across civil, MEP, architectural fit-out and specialist installation activities. Monitor contractors' compliance with project HSE requirements and ensure risks associated with multiple contractors working in shared areas are effectively controlled.

• Establish the consultant's HSE monitoring strategy, inspection programme and reporting procedures.
• Lead HSE inspectors and allocate coverage according to site activities and risk levels.
• Review contractors' HSE plans, risk assessments, emergency procedures and safety provisions within method statements.
• Verify implementation of site inductions, toolbox talks, training and competency checks.
• Monitor permit-to-work arrangements for hot works, confined-space entry, work at height, lifting operations and electrical isolation.
• Conduct inspections and audits, document unsafe conditions and verify timely corrective action.
• Monitor safety interfaces between base building, fit-out, MEP and specialist rides and attraction contractors.
• Review controls for simultaneous activities, shared access, exclusion zones, material storage and movement of workers and equipment.
• Monitor temporary electrical installations, scaffolding, access equipment and work in restricted or concealed spaces.
• Verify fire prevention measures, safe storage of combustible materials, temporary fire protection and clear escape routes.
• Monitor safety arrangements for energisation, pressure testing, equipment start-up and commissioning, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Verify emergency access, evacuation plans, first-aid provision and emergency drills as site conditions change.
• Review incident investigations and verify corrective actions addressing root causes.
• Monitor environmental controls for waste, dust, noise, chemicals and spill prevention.
• Maintain HSE reports and dashboards covering significant risks, incidents, inspection findings and overdue actions.
• Escalate serious risks immediately and initiate or recommend suspension of unsafe activities within delegated authority and project procedures.

• Minimum 12 years' experience in construction HSE management, with substantial involvement on large-scale or complex projects
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and managing HSE inspection teams and HSE professionals
• Proven competency in developing and implementing HSE strategies, inspection programmes, monitoring procedures and governance frameworks
• Strong knowledge of UK construction HSE regulations, standards and best practice guidance, with ability to interpret and apply to complex project scenarios
• Extensive experience reviewing, approving and challenging contractors' HSE plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Advanced competency in conducting HSE inspections, audits, incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge of permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities (hot works, confined spaces, work at height, lifting operations)
• Deep understanding of temporary works, scaffolding, access equipment and electrical safety on construction sites
• Experience managing environmental controls including waste, dust, noise and chemical management across multiple work streams
• Proficiency in HSE reporting, data analysis, dashboard development and HSE management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to escalad risks effectively to senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities on complex multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience managing safety interfaces between multiple contractors in shared working areas

• Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Construction Health & Safety (or equivalent recognised qualification)

• NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management or equivalent advanced qualification
• Knowledge of commissioning, energisation and lockout/tagout procedures
• Familiarity with digital HSE reporting tools and emerging HSE technology solutions
• Project management or construction supervision background at senior level
• Experience mentoring and developing HSE professionals

Full Time

Any Nationality

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