Health & Safety Technical Lead

Orange Recruitment 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. 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. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.