Health & Safety Officer
3 days ago
London
Your Company: A well-established and growing organisation operating within the construction sector is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join its team. The business delivers a range of projects across residential and commercial environments, placing strong emphasis on safe working practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented health and safety professional who is passionate about maintaining high standards across multiple sites, supporting operational teams, and driving a strong safety culture throughout the business.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesWhile in this position your duties may include, but are not limited to: • Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments for employees, contractors, and subcontractors, identifying potential hazards and ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented, • Review and vet subcontractors to ensure suitability and full compliance with health and safety requirements, • Implement, maintain, and continuously improve health and safety policies and procedures across all operational activities, • Work closely with project managers, supervisors, and site teams to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, • Monitor compliance across sites, ensuring all personnel and suppliers adhere to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring thorough reporting and identification of corrective actions, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including risk assessments, inspections, investigations, and compliance documentation, • Produce clear and detailed health and safety reports for internal use and management review, • Organise, coordinate, and track health and safety training across all levels of staff, including maintaining training matrices and booking accredited courses, • Monitor completion of mandatory training and follow up with employees to ensure compliance, • Develop and implement emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans and first aid arrangements, • Plan and deliver emergency drills and exercises to test preparedness and effectiveness, • Create and deliver toolbox talks, newsletters, and ongoing safety communications to reinforce best practice, • Produce RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and Construction Phase Plans (CPP) as required, • Support managers with health and safety input for tender submissions and project planningWhat You Will Need to Apply:Please apply only if you meet the following criteria:, • Proven experience working as a Health & Safety Officer within the construction industry, ideally in an SME environment, • Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practice within construction, • NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent qualification) is essential, • Demonstrable experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, and incident investigations, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business, • High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills, • Competent in maintaining accurate records and producing professional reports, • Confident IT skills, including use of reporting systems and standard office software, • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyWhat You Will Get in Return: This is a full-time, site-based role offering a salary of up to £45,000, along with a range of benefits including an employee assistance scheme, mileage reimbursement, company phone and laptop, and paid carer’s leave. You will be joining a supportive and safety-focused organisation that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on site safety standards and contribute to the long-term success of the business.If this opportunity interests you, then please do not hesitate to reach out to:Lynsey Franklin - Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: E: