Health & Safety Inspector

Salary/Rate:£73000 - £78000 per annum + plus company car/allowance & benefits
Job type:Perm
Town/City:London
County:London
Sector:Construction/Property
Job ref:82314
Post Date:21.09.26
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About the Role

Health & Safety Inspector

Up to £78k plus package including car or car allowance

London & East Region

We are working with a sector leading tier 1 Construction company to recruit a Health, Safety & Environmental Inspector to join them in the South region. This is a hybrid role with frequent travel expected to sites across London and the East region.

Joining a team of inspectors who cover the length and breadth of the country, you will be responsible for driving a culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement across all projects and offices. You will be an integral part of the team's continued excellence in maintaining high standards of business SHE compliance.

Collaborating with Project teams, SHE Managers, senior management and stakeholders you will ensure the company remains a leader in the contruction sectors SHE excellence.

Key duties:

  • Lead by example, and promote a proactive, positive health and safety culture across all projects in the business.
  • Support management of the business Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems and all associated accreditations.
  • Support project teams to achieve the highest standards of SHE Compliance throughout all phases of project delivery.
  • Regularly visit live sites to validate SHE compliance, monitor performance, and provide practical guidance.
  • Complete comprehensive, thorough SHE Compliance inspections with same day written reports, site team de-brief on clarity of required improvements, time frames & expectations.
  • Contribute to safety culture, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead on pre-mortem accident and incident investigation scenarios, testing the viability of internal procedures, ensuring findings are shared and lessons learnt implemented.
  • Deliver in-house training and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across the business.
  • Coaching & mentoring operational teams in SHE Compliance.
  • Represent the SHE Compliance team at external & Internal groups promoting the company's commitment to best practice, SHE compliance and innovation.
  • Maintain & manage an accurate & robust inspection outlook calendar.

Required experience:

  • A seasoned SHE Professional in the construction industry with Main Contractor or enforcing authority experience.
  • Strong proven working knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, Lifting, groundworks and associated risks.
  • Experience managing SHE across multiple live projects or regions.
  • Proven ability to investigate / lead incidents and liaise with statutory agencies.
  • Experience developing and maintaining SHE Compliance management systems & procedures.
  • Experienced people person with excellent communication skills at all levels, with an ability to have difficult conversations & challenge behaviours.

Essential Certificates

  • Diploma/ Level 5 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
  • Certificated Member (CertIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
  • In depth / proven understanding of Temporary Works
  • Proven understanding of Lifting
  • Fire Risk Assessor / FSC
  • Appropriate, in-date CSCS Card
  • SMSTS
  • Scaffold Inspection Experience
  • Understanding heavy plant & equipment
  • Awareness & understanding of Asbestos Regulations.
  • Full driving license

For more info please apply online now or call Bianca on 07534924521.

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