Job Title:
Health & Safety Technical Lead
Job Description
We are seeking a Health and Safety Technical Lead to join our client's Health, Safety, Quality & Environment function. Reporting to a Regional Health & Safety Manager, the Health and Safety Technical Lead will play a central role in ensuring compliance with national, European, and organisational health, safety, quality, environmental, and energy standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the deployment and execution of the HSQE strategy across the organisation.
* Lead and deliver company-wide HSQE initiatives, projects, and programmes focused on improving the Safety Management System.
* Coordinate action plans in response to HSQE non-compliances identified across business units; collaborate with Regional Health & Safety Managers and teams to address them.
* Collect, analyse, and report HSQE performance data (KPIs, trends, incident/near-miss data) for senior stakeholders.
* Support governance of safety frameworks, safety culture, leadership, and safety coach forums.
* Provide specialist health & safety advice to functional areas; ensure relevant policies, procedures, and practices are implemented and embedded.
* Identify role-level and function-level HSQE needs in collaboration with business stakeholders; anticipate how future changes might impact those needs.
* Oversee accident/incident reporting and investigations; ensure induction, training, and policies are correctly applied.
* Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory requirements and best practice in HSQE; ensure business compliance and readiness for audits.
* Lead, motivate, and develop Health & Safety Advisors and Coordinators; set objectives, monitor performance, and foster continuous improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Résumé Requirements:
A relevant third-level qualification in health & safety, environmental science, engineering, or a similarly related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
Work Experience:
At least 5 years' experience in a health & safety / HSQE role, ideally within utility, water, or related sectors.
Soft Skills:
Experience in people management, including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and leading change.
Critical Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, propose solutions, and deliver outcomes.