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 , 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.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence