Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer.
This role offers the chance to be part of a rapidly expanding division, supporting innovative projects while helping to drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across all operations.
Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will support the delivery of Health, Safety, and Environmental objectives across a portfolio of decarbonisation, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. This is a highly visible role requiring regular site engagement, where you will work closely with project teams to ensure HSE requirements are effectively integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
In your new role:
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring activities across active project sites
- Assist with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work to ensure effective risk control
- Support incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Monitor compliance with client requirements, company standards, and relevant HSE legislation
- Work closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and subcontractors to promote safe working practices
- Provide practical HSE guidance and support throughout all stages of project delivery
- Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings to site personnel
- Assist with environmental management initiatives and promote sustainable working practices
- Support audit programmes and help maintain readiness for client, regulatory, and certification audits
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and contribute to the development of a positive behavioural safety culture
- Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and performance data
What you will need to succeed:
- Previous experience within a Health & Safety, HSE, or SHEQ role, ideally within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or energy-related sectors
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its practical application on project sites
- Experience carrying out audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and contractor management principles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to influence positive safety behaviours and promote a proactive safety culture
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required
Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):
- Experience working on decarbonisation, renewable energy, energy transition, or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of technologies such as heat pumps, district heating, retrofit programmes, solar, or battery storage systems
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification
- Experience supporting contractor and subcontractor compliance activities
- Familiarity with environmental management systems and sustainability initiatives
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis today.