Reed Construction are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to provide essential support and guidance across our client's Office, Site, and Fabrication Teams.

This is an office based role in Birmingham. with Site work is based across the Midlands.

This role is crucial in ensuring safe practices and environmental compliance within a healthy work environment. The successful candidate will liaise with staff, principal contractors, clients, and partners to ensure adherence to correct policies, including participation in site H&S walks and daily briefs.

What's on offer:

• £45-50,000 per annum
• Comprehensive in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
• Long service awards.
• Generously funded social events organised throughout the year.
• Annual Christmas raffle.
• Yearly allowance for company-branded clothing.
• Dedicated budget for team building events.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide HSE advice and support to managers, supervisors, and colleagues across the company.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels, promoting a culture of engagement and continual improvement.
• Create and maintain safe systems of work (e.g., RAMS) and ensure their effective application.
• Conduct HSE site, workshop, and equipment inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Complete incident investigations, identify improvement measures, and implement them.
• Attend necessary meetings and deliver regular toolbox and induction talks.
• Plan, review, and record emergency preparedness across all company locations.
• Communicate professionally as a representative of the department and the company.
• Maintain high standards of work within your department and perform any other duties as necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• General NEBOSH certificate
• Minimum of 3 years of proven HSE experience, preferably in new build and M&E construction environments.
• Experience in conducting health and safety audits and creating RAMS for complex works.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and technical standards.
• Experience in accident and incident investigation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, influence change, and challenge non-compliance effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desired Criteria:

• NEBOSH Construction
• Knowledge of ISO standards () and ISO internal auditing qualification.

To apply for the Health and Safety Officer position, please submit your CV today.