Area Health & Safety Lead

Area Health & Safety (HSE) Lead About the Role We are seeking an experienced Area Health & Safety (HSE) Lead to join a major infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C. Reporting to the Senior Safety Manager, you will provide leadership across a designated construction area, ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained while supporting project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional with a strong construction background who enjoys leading teams, influencing safe behaviours, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Lead Health & Safety performance across a designated project area. * Manage and mentor a team of HSE Advisors, ensuring high standards of performance and professional development. * Provide competent HSE advice and support to construction and project teams. * Develop, implement and manage audit and assurance programmes. * Monitor health and safety performance through leading and lagging indicators, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions. * Lead incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are captured and communicated. * Support client, principal contractor, delivery partner and regulatory audits and inspections. * Ensure compliance with company policies, UK Health & Safety legislation and project-specific requirements. * Produce and review monthly HSE performance dashboards, KPIs and reports. * Attend client, coordination and internal HSE meetings. * Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership and engagement across all levels of the workforce. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and champion best practice throughout the project. What We're Looking For Essential * NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent). * Chartered IOSH Member or actively working towards Chartered status. * Minimum of 8 years' Health & Safety experience within construction. * Previous experience managing HSE teams. * Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation. * Experienced in conducting audits and investigations. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to analyse HSE data and implement effective improvement strategies. Desirable * Experience within major infrastructure, nuclear or highly regulated environments. * Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, Scaffolding or Coatings activities. * Experience working with regulators and hosting site inspections. * Understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. * Teaching or training qualification (Level 3 Award in Education & Training or equivalent)