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Health and Safety Officer

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Health and Safety Officer
Based in Hertfordshire 
Permanent
£45-50K per annum

The Role

We are seeking a proactive, experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in maintaining a strong safety culture across all project sites, supporting the Director of Health & Safety, and ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation.

This is a primarily site-based role within London and surrounding areas, with a core working pattern of Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00, four days on site and one day in the office, with flexibility depending on workload and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct regular H&S site inspections and audits across all work streams
Monitor work practices, PPE use, housekeeping, first aid equipment, and statutory displays
Ensure operatives follow RAMS and safe systems of work
Support the investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts
Prepare and assist with risk assessments, RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and COSHH assessments
Ensure project-specific H&S Plans comply with CDM Regulations
Monitor compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, EAWR 1989 and CDM 2015
Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and refresher briefings
Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations and corrective actions
Support internal audits and ensure timely closeout of corrective actions
Escalate significant safety concerns to the Director of H&S promptly
Ensure welfare facilities, emergency procedures and safety signage are maintained
Champion and model a proactive health & safety culture aligned with company values
Provide site-based data for monthly H&S performance reporting
Support contractor competence assessments
Liaise with clients, contractors, auditors and regulatory bodies as requiredWhat We're Looking For

10 years+ of experience in a Health & Safety role within electrical or construction sector
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and construction safety standards
Practical experience working on construction/electrical sites
Confident communicator, able to influence and engage at all levels throughout the business
Assertively and constructively enforce safe practices 
Strong attention to detail and hazard identification skills
Excellent organisational and record-keeping abilities
Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, escalating issues appropriately
Comfortable working outdoors, at height, or in confined spaces (with appropriate training)What You Will Have

NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (or working towards)
IOSH / IIRSM Membership or IET Affiliate/Associate (Essential)
CSCS Managers/Professionals Card (Essential)
First Aid qualified (Essential)
CDM & SMSTS (Desirable)
Relevant electrical or construction qualifications (Desirable)
Full UK driving licence

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