MEP Health & Safety Manager
People Group Limited
London | Major Data Centre Project
Comprehensive Benefits Package (Freelance Considered)
A leading building services contractor is delivering complex engineering solutions across some of the UK’s most prestigious commercial, residential, healthcare, education, data centre and infrastructure projects.
With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth within the mission-critical sector, we are looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the delivery of a major Data Centre project.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business and play a key role in driving health, safety and wellbeing standards across a flagship project while working closely with operational teams, clients and senior leadership.
The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the health and safety function on a major Data Centre development. You will oversee project activities throughout the construction phase, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, engagement and operational safety are maintained.
You will manage a team of Health & Safety Advisors, providing leadership, support and guidance while promoting a proactive and positive safety culture across the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all health and safety activities across a major Data Centre project
- Manage and support a team of Health & Safety Advisors on site
- Act as the primary point of contact for client health and safety matters, building strong working relationships and maintaining stakeholder confidence
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, company policies and client requirements
- Conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions where required
- Produce and review risk assessments, method statements and health and safety documentation
- Drive a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching and leadership
- Provide regular reporting and updates to senior management
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across the wider business
About You
- Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager within the construction or MEP sector
- Previous experience working on Data Centre projects is essential
- Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
- NEBOSH Diploma preferred, although candidates holding a NEBOSH Certificate with relevant experience will also be considered
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice
- Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence site teams and drive positive behavioural safety initiatives
- Ambitious, proactive and motivated with a desire to progress within a growing business
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on a flagship Data Centre development within a rapidly growing sector
- Join a highly respected engineering and building services contractor with a long-standing industry reputation
- Work alongside experienced operational, commercial and leadership teams
- Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Secure pipeline of work with long-standing clients and repeat business opportunities
- Competitive benefits package with flexibility for freelance candidates where appropriate
If you’re interested
If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to join a business with a strong reputation and a growing presence within the Data Centre sector, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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