My client is looking for a proactive, hands-on Health & Safety Project Officer to help drive a strong safety culture and ensure full HSE compliance across their operations.
You will be reporting to the EHST Manager and will play a vital role both on-site and at desk level—keeping their people safe, operations compliant, and their standards world-class
What you’ll be doing
Lead safety on the ground
Carry out site inspections, risk assessments and audits across surface operations
Develop and implement safe systems of work
Work closely with contractors to ensure safety standards are embedded and maintained
Drive compliance and best practice
Ensure adherence to UK HSE legislation
Manage COSHH, fire safety, occupational health risks and environmental controls
Review and continuously improve procedures and systems
Own incident management
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses
Produce clear, accurate reports and support regulatory processes
Turn insights into improvements that strengthen safety performance
Manage data & reporting
Maintain accurate HSE records and statutory documentation
Produce weekly and monthly reports
Analyse and present data to internal and external stakeholders
Engage & influence
Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and training
Build strong relationships across teams, contractors and leadership
Promote a positive, proactive safety culture
Support operations
Assist with emergency planning and response
Provide on-site HSE support across projects and activities
What we’re looking for
Essential
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3)
2+ years’ experience in health & safety (construction, industrial or extractive sectors)
Strong knowledge of HSE legislation
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Desirable
NEBOSH Diploma
IOSH membership
Experience in UK mining
Knowledge of HSE systems, audits and specialist risk areas (COSHH, HAVS, noise)