Orange Recruitment are seeking a Health and Safety Technical Lead to join our client's Health, Safety, Quality & Environment function.You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.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.As the Health and Safety Technical Lead, you will support the rollout of a robust Safety Management System at a national level, working closely with regional managers and advisors to drive continuous improvement programmes and help strengthen a safety-centred culture.This opportunity offers the chance for an experienced Health and Safety Technical Lead to make a meaningful impact across a large, diverse organisation.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.Requirements: Relevant third-level qualification in health & safety, environmental science, engineering, or a similarly related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).At least 5 years' experience in a health & safety / HSQE role, ideally within utility, water, or related sectors.Experience in people management, including coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and leading change.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, propose solutions, and deliver outcomes.Flexible and adaptable, capable of adjusting focus in line with business needs and regulatory developments.
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