Environment Health Safety Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Environment Health Safety Lead, Bridgwater

Client: Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Location: Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

Contract type: Permanent weekly contract

Start Date: May 2025

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry!

The H&S Area Lead ensures exemplary safety standards across a defined project area, managing HSE Advisors, analyzing risks, advising construction teams, conducting inspections, and engaging in regulatory compliance within infrastructure services.

The purpose of the Health and Safety (H&S) Area Lead is to provide H&S leadership across a significant scope of works.

Suitable candidates must be willing to undergo CTC clearance or be CTC cleared already.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The purpose of the H&S Area Lead is to fully support the deputy Head of HSE by leading and ensuring exemplary Health and Safety standards on the project are consistently met.
• The Area H&S Lead is appointed to manage a specific area within the area management model.
• The Area H&S Lead directly manages a team of HSE Advisors allocated to their area.
• The role will be responsible for the deliverables of the allocated H&S Advisor field team.
• The role holder will support construction deliverables by advising the construction teams on best practice and assisting in the maintenance of the overall HSE management system.
• The role is primarily focused on H&S leading indicators including analyzing information, trends from reports and observations, and then taking corrective measures prior to events occurring.
• The role will engage with Construction teams throughout the planning and delivery of the scope of works ensuring lessons learnt are actioned to provide the highest H&S performance.
• The H&S Area Lead will carry out HSE inspections across the defined area and undertake additional tasks as are reasonably commensurate with the level of the post.
• The role will provide competent specialist advice on identified topics, subject to the role holder’s area of expertise.

Experience Required

• Construction background with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain HSE procedures and expectations to a range of people.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety Regulations.
• Experience of interactions with Regulators, presenting and hosting site visits.
• Suitable site experience in a similar role, preferably in the construction or nuclear industry.
• Basic understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions.
• An investigative mind and a keen eye for detail.
• Ideally experience of Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Scaffolding & Coatings.

Qualifications Needed

• Chartered IOSH Member or working towards Chartership.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…