Safety Leader

Bridges is a high-performance, multi-disciplined MEICA engineering technology company specializing in design, manufacture, and installation services. Recognized as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024, we are committed to client satisfaction with a focus on health, safety, and employee well-being, as evidenced by our multiple RoSPA Gold Medal Awards. Established in the 1970s as a family company, we have grown while retaining our family values, delivering innovative and tailored solutions across sectors such as water treatment, quarrying, nuclear, and waste recycling. Our extensive service portfolio includes lean engineering, off-site solutions, telemetry, systems integration, and comprehensive project management with a commitment to exceptional standards.

This is a full-time, on-site Safety Leader role located in Bath. The Safety Leader will be responsible for ensuring safety compliance across all operations, developing and implementing safety policies and programs, conducting site inspections, risk assessments, and audits. The role also involves delivering training sessions, leading investigations into incidents, and fostering a proactive safety culture among team members. The Safety Leader will collaborate with various teams to ensure health and safety measures are integrated into all project phases.

• Proven experience in health and safety management, including the ability to conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Strong understanding of current safety regulations, standards, and best practices within engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Proficiency in delivering training sessions and fostering a culture of safety among staff and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills for effective collaboration and incident resolution.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent required; additional certifications in safety management or specialized areas (e.g., CompEX, DSEAR) are a plus.
• Familiarity with MEICA engineering projects and experience working in sectors such as water treatment, construction, or industrial engineering is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage safety measures in a busy on-site environment.
• A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.