Key Responsibilities:
Auditing & Compliance
- Conduct planned and unannounced health & safety audits across construction sites, depots, and offices.
- Assess compliance with:
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)
- Working at Height Regulations
- PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and other applicable legislation
- Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), permits, and site documentation.
- Produce detailed audit reports including findings, non-conformances, observations and recommendations.
- Monitor and close-out of corrective actions.
Site Inspections & Incident Monitoring
- Carry out routine site safety inspections and behavioural observations.
- Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and procedural breaches.
- Provide practical advice to site teams and subcontractors on compliance improvements.
- Escalate serious safety concerns where immediate action is required.
- Support incident investigations where required.
- Assist in developing corrective and preventive actions.
Systems & Standards
- Support maintenance of the company’s integrated management system.
- Assist with ISO management systems including:
- ISO 45001
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
Training & Communication
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings where required.
- P romote best practice and positive health & safety behaviours.
- Liaise with operational teams, management, clients, and external auditors.
Key Relationships
- HSEQ Manager
- Operations Director
- Divisional Managers
- Site Supervisors / Engineers
Qualifications Required
- NEBOSH General Certificate (preferred)
- CSCS Card
- Experience within the UK construction industry
Technical Skills
- Familiar with UK H&S legislation and CDM Regulations.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Organised and methodical approach.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to influence and promote best practice.
- Able to prioritise workload accordingly.
