MEP Health & Safety Manager

MEP Health & Safety Manager 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.

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