Job Title: Site Safety & Health Specialist
Location: Field-Based (Heavy Construction Environment)
Duration: 6 Months (Potential for Extension)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Site Safety & Health Specialist to support the onsite project management team in delivering high standards of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance across complex infrastructure construction projects. This role will play a key part in shaping and implementing safety strategies, promoting a proactive safety culture, and ensuring compliance within a high-risk, highly regulated construction environment.
The successful candidate will provide practical and strategic HSE guidance to site teams, support the UK Health & Safety Manager in the execution of corporate safety policies, and ensure safe delivery of all project activities. Prior experience working in live or new substation environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and uphold company and statutory HSE policies, processes, and procedures at the project level.
Actively promote and reinforce a “Safety First” culture across the project.
Assist project teams in developing and continuously improving project-specific Health & Safety plans.
Monitor risk registers to ensure all design and construction risks are identified, controlled, and reviewed.
Provide proactive guidance to site teams on incident prevention and risk mitigation.
Collect and report data for SHE KPIs, including client-specific metrics, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to embed safety-by-design principles.
Support the development, execution, and ongoing management of the Safety, Health & Environmental Management System.
Liaise with external stakeholders including clients, local authorities, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and walkdowns to ensure legal and procedural compliance (e.g., CDM regulations).
Follow up on corrective actions resulting from audits and inspections through to closure.
Review and support the development of Safe Systems of Work, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
Monitor and analyze SHE performance data, highlighting trends and recommending interventions where necessary.
Lead or assist in the investigation of incidents, near misses, and non-conformities.
Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and contribute to HSE training efforts onsite.
Identify and share best practices and innovations to enhance site safety culture.
Act as a role model for HSE performance and professional conduct.
Maintain professional development and ensure knowledge of current HSE legislation and best practices.
Provide support in the absence of the site Environmental Advisor.
Oversee HSE aspects of new worker onboarding, ensuring proper inductions and competency checks.
Candidate Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in a high-compliance construction environment, ideally with experience in live or new substation builds.
Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, including CDM Regulations.
Proven ability to influence and support operational teams in delivering safe and compliant outcomes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
NEBOSH certification or equivalent is desirable.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic project environment.
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