Health Safety Environment Officer

Health Safety Environment Officer
Location: London
Salary: up to -60,000 DOE
Job Purpose:
To ensure the business operates in compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, with a particular focus on the risks associated with structural steel fabrication, handling, and erection. The role involves promoting a positive safety culture, preventing accidents, ensuring legal compliance, and driving continual improvements in HSE performance.
Key Responsibilities:Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and other applicable laws.
- Conduct regular site and workshop inspections to identify hazards and ensure safe working practices.
- Maintain and update risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
- Support safe lifting operations in line with LOLER and PUWER regulations, particularly for cranes, hoists, and steel handling equipment.
Incident & Accident Management
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain HSE records and produce reports for management and regulatory authorities.
Training & Awareness
- Deliver safety inductions and toolbox talks for fabrication and site teams.
- Coordinate training for working at height, confined spaces, manual handling, and hot works.
Environmental Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, recycling, and pollution control.
- Implement initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, energy use, and environmental impact.
Documentation & Reporting
- Keep all HSE policies, procedures, and documentation up-to-date.
- Report on HSE performance, KPIs, and improvement plans to senior management.
Skills & Experience Desired:
- NEBOSH National General Certificate (minimum) or equivalent.
- Experience in structural steelwork, fabrication, or construction industry.
- Working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, especially CDM 2015, LOLER, PUWER, and Work at Height Regulations.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Competent in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Key Personal Attributes:
- Proactive and hands-on approach to safety.
- Attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to positively influence others
- Committed to fostering a safety-first culture.
If you feel like you tick the boxes on this great opportunity, apply today and the steel specialist Sabrina O''Donnell at The Highfield Company will be in touch!