Area Health & Safety Lead
CV-LibraryBridgwater, SomersetpermanentPosted: 8 July 2026
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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)
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)