Area Health & Safety Lead

Area Health & Safety (HSE) Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Area Health & Safety (HSE) Lead to join a major infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C. Reporting to the Senior Safety Manager, you will provide leadership across a designated construction area, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained while supporting project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional with a strong construction background who enjoys leading teams, influencing safe behaviours, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety performance across a designated project area.
• Manage and mentor a team of HSE Advisors, ensuring high standards of performance and professional development.
• Provide competent HSE advice and support to construction and project teams.
• Develop, implement and manage audit and assurance programmes.
• Monitor health and safety performance through leading and lagging indicators, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are captured and communicated.
• Support client, principal contractor, delivery partner and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, UK Health & Safety legislation and project-specific requirements.
• Produce and review monthly HSE performance dashboards, KPIs and reports.
• Attend client, coordination and internal HSE meetings.
• Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and engagement across all levels of the workforce.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and champion best practice throughout the project.

What We''re Looking For

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Chartered IOSH Member or actively working towards Chartered status.
• Minimum of 8 years'' Health & Safety experience within construction.
• Previous experience managing HSE teams.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experienced in conducting audits and investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse HSE data and implement effective improvement strategies.

Desirable

• Experience within major infrastructure, nuclear or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Scaffolding or Coatings activities.
• Experience working with regulators and hosting site inspections.
• Understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions.
• Teaching or training qualification (Level 3 Award in Education & Training or equivalent).