Job Description
Project Safety Lead
Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + benefits
A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Project Safety Lead to take ownership of health, safety and environmental performance on a prestigious, high-profile project in central London.
This is a key, site-based leadership role, working closely with the Project Director, delivery teams and supply chain to ensure HSE is embedded at every stage of the project lifecycle.
The role will suit a proactive and visible HSE professional who can influence at all levels, drive standards on site, and operate confidently within a fast-paced, technically complex construction environment.
Key Responsibilities of the Project Safety Lead:
- Act as the lead HSE representative on site, supporting the project leadership team
- Drive the implementation of HSE strategy, ensuring standards are consistently met and exceeded
- Review and challenge construction phase plans, RAMS and safe systems of work
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement
- Lead incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions
- Engage with subcontractors and site teams to promote a strong, proactive safety culture
- Lead a team of HSE Advisors
- Monitor HSE performance, providing clear reporting and insight to senior stakeholders
- Ensure effective contractor management, inductions and ongoing compliance
The Project Safety Lead will have:
- Proven experience in a lead HSE role on large-scale projects valued at £100m+
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification), ideally working towards or holding CMIOSH
- Strong background in complex, high-value construction environments (e.g. data centres, commercial, fit out, infrastructure)
- Confident communicator, able to engage from site level through to senior leadership
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced project environment
- Ideally have the ability to start asap