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Job Purpose
The Health & Safety Site Coordinator plays a key role in supporting and maintaining safe working environments across multiple active construction and infrastructure sites in the UK.
Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, this site-based role is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with current legislation, company policies, and client expectations.
The post holder will engage with site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to promote a
proactive safety culture, reduce risks, and drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Health & Safety Leadership
• Promote a culture of safety-first thinking across all active sites.
• Act as a point of contact for site-based H&S issues, offering guidance to site
managers and operatives.
• Champion continuous improvement through coaching, engagement, and proactive
safety leadership.
• Deliver site-specific inductions, toolbox talks, and briefings for operatives and
subcontractors.
2. Health & Safety Systems & Documentation
• Maintain and monitor site health and safety documentation, including RAMS,
COSHH assessments, incident logs, and inspection records.
• Support the development and implementation of internal H&S policies and
procedures aligned with CDM 2015 and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
• Maintain Permit to Work systems and ensure relevant controls are followed (e.g. hot
works, confined space).
• Record and report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; assist in accident
investigations and reporting under RIDDOR.
• Ensure all site safety information is recorded accurately and retained for compliance
and audit readiness.
3. Site Inspections, Audits & Compliance
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits, raising observations and tracking
corrective actions.
• Conduct verification of subcontractor RAMS and compliance with company safety
standards.
• Monitor site welfare, signage, access routes, and emergency arrangements.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and third parties during audits, visits, and
consultations.
4. Training & Competency
• Support the coordination of training schedules for site-based staff and contractors.
• Deliver basic health & safety awareness sessions and highlight areas for training
improvement.
• Maintain accurate training records for operatives, including mandatory qualifications
(e.g. First Aid, Manual Handling).
5. Project Support & Planning
• Assist with pre-site setup and mobilisation from a safety perspective, ensuring
documentation and arrangements are in place.
• Contribute to project risk assessments and work closely with operational staff during
key project phases.
• Offer H&S support during tendering, design, and delivery phases, as required by the
SHEQ Manager.
6. General Duties
• Act as a professional and visible presence on site, aligned with the company’s values
and Health & Safety commitments.
• Uphold the highest personal standards of safety, conduct, and integrity.
• Participate in professional development and training aligned with the role.
• Carry out any other H&S-related tasks within the scope of the role and your
experience, as requested.
This is the description of the job as it is presently defined. The company reserves the right to review and update job descriptions periodically in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving business needs and responsibilities
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