Joshua Stratford (CERT IOSH)
Cardiff,South Glamorgan
Summary
I am a highly experienced Health and Safety Expert with a comprehensive background With over 7 years of experience in health and safety, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge, my career, includes multi-million-pound infrastructure, MEP, rail, tunnelling, highways, and civil engineering initiatives.
I have a strong track record of designing and implementing robust HSE(Q) management systems, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, OHSAS 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, while championing a culture of incident and injury free performance. spanned over various sectors of the construction industry, including, Data Centres, highways, chemical, rail, (UKPN) tunnels, energy from waste, LNG storage, residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Which Demonstrates a strong understanding of health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and accident prevention strategies. Expertise in developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with local and national safety standards. Skilled in delivering training programs, hazard identification, and promoting a culture of safety across diverse construction environments. Proven ability to work collaboratively with project managers, contractors, and regulatory bodies to achieve safety excellence and minimize risks on-site. Certified in occupational health and safety with a commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring the well-being of all personnel. Adept in multitasking procedure reviews, problem-solving and advice implementation for the consistent smooth, compliant running of projects.my expertise would be a valuable asset to any employer. Please review my CV for compatibility and contact me with any employment opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Manager (Data Centre)
MSL Cabling
Newport, south wales
12.2025 - Current
- Managed all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) activities across a live data centre project, ensuring full compliance with client (Microsoft), principal contractor, and statutory requirements
- Developed, implemented, and maintained RAMS, SOPs, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) specific to high-risk activities including cable pulling, work at height, and confined space operations
- Led daily site inspections, audits, and safety tours, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions to maintain high safety standards
- Acted as the main point of contact for Microsoft HSE representatives and principal contractor (Dornan), ensuring alignment with project safety expectations and reporting requirements
- Delivered Toolbox Talks (TBTs), safety briefings, and inductions to all MSL operatives and subcontractors, reinforcing safe working practices and site rules
- Managed and maintained LOLER compliance, including inspection, certification tracking, and tagging of lifting equipment and harnesses
- Oversaw confined space operations, ensuring permits, rescue plans, gas monitoring, and trained personnel were in place and compliant
- Monitored and enforced Work at Height (WAH) controls, including MEWP use, scaffold compliance, and fall arrest/restraint systems
- Investigated incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Promoted a strong safety culture through engagement with operatives, behavioural safety observations, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Managed training matrices and competency tracking for all operatives and subcontractors, ensuring qualifications and certifications were up to date
- Ensured strict permit-to-work compliance, including confined space permits, hot works, and electrical isolations
- Coordinated with site teams to ensure safe access and egress, particularly in high-risk areas such as cable containment, pits, and generator zones
- Monitored housekeeping and FOD control, maintaining clean and safe working environments in critical data centre areas
- Supported project delivery while ensuring all works were carried out in line with Microsoft’s high safety and operational standards
HSE Manager
MMYPEM (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)
Westbromwich, Birmingham
08.2024 - Current
- Site Inspections & Audits: Conducted regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards, ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, and drive continual improvement in safety performance.
- Incident Investigation: Led detailed investigations into incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Training, Inductions & D&A Testing: Delivered comprehensive site-specific inductions, toolbox talks, and training sessions to enhance workforce awareness and engagement. Conducted site induction D&A testing, random and for-cause testing, ensuring compliance with company and client substance misuse policies.
- Lifting Operations Oversight: Managed and reviewed lifting operations in compliance with LOLER and PUWER. Verified lifting plans, equipment certification, and personnel competencies, ensuring safe execution of all lifting activities.
- Emergency Preparedness: Coordinated and implemented emergency response plans, evacuation drills, and rescue procedures, ensuring all personnel were trained and competent in emergency protocols.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with contractors, principal contractors, and client representatives (including ACCIONA) to align on safety objectives, coordinate activities, and resolve safety issues effectively.
- Performance Monitoring: Developed and tracked HSE KPIs to assess performance trends, reporting outcomes to senior management and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Documentation & Compliance Management:
Maintained and updated all health and safety documentation, including RAMS, permits, COSHH assessments, risk assessments, LOLER, PAT, PUWER, electrical and mechanical safety procedures, and HSE reports.
Ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and maintained full traceability across all HSE documentation, training competencies, and matrices.
Strong track record of designing and implementing robust HSEQ management systems, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, OHSAS 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, while championing a culture of incident- and injury-free performance. - HSE Campaigns & Behavioural Safety: Organised and led HSE awareness campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives such as “Brother’s Keeper” and “Stop the Drop.” Conducted post-incident safety stand-downs to reinforce key safety lessons and best practices.
- Hydrostatic, Pneumatic, Radiography & NDT Testing:
Managed and oversaw hydrostatic, pneumatic, radiography, and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities in coordination with contractors and the Principal Contractor.
Calculated test pressures based on pipe diameter and length (bar/metre) and established safe exclusion zones (up to 5.63m) with appropriate signage, barriers, and controlled access.
Controlled and coordinated all documentation associated with these high-risk activities, including LLOYDS calculations, generation of permits, RAMS, and method statements.
Ensured all testing documentation was reviewed, approved, and communicated to relevant stakeholders prior to commencement.
Monitored on-site execution to ensure testing was carried out safely and in full compliance with approved procedures and client standards. - Permit to Work & High-Risk Activities:
Generated and managed Permit to Work systems for all high-risk activities, including hot works, lifting operations, working at height, confined space entry, and system energisation.
Issued and reviewed commissioning permits following strict Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) procedures to ensure equipment isolation and energy control prior to energisation.
Developed tailored rescue and emergency response plans for confined spaces and other critical operations.
Conducted regular permit audits and on-site reviews to verify compliance with safety standards and procedural controls. - Commissioning & System Energisation: Oversaw safe energisation and commissioning of electrical and pressurised systems, coordinating with all stakeholders to ensure safe handovers and full compliance with testing and isolation protocols.
- Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Collaborated with senior management to integrate HSE objectives into company strategy and operations. Reviewed and updated HSE policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practice.
- Compliance Oversight: Monitored site-wide adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations. Suspended unsafe activities posing immediate risk, enforced compliance across all high-risk activities, and led permit audits to maintain robust safety standards.
Health and safety Advisor
VVB Mechanical & electrical Engineering
London, London
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the company
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess risk and adherence to safety policies
- Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies tailored to mechanical and electrical projects
- Provide training and guidance to employees on safety protocols and procedures
- Investigate accidents and incidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences
- Health and safety legislation and ensure company compliance
- Maintain records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities
- Specialist knowledge of electrical and mechanical process and procedures
- Incident Investigation
- Emergency Response Being prepared to respond to workplace emergencies
- Generation of procedures and permits
- ISO 45001: Familiarity with the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems
- Specialist CDM 2015 knowledge
- Collaborate with project teams to integrate health and safety measures into project planning and execution
- Participate in HSEQ meetings and liaise with clients and project teams regarding health and safety requirements
- Review and the production of risk assessments and method statements and Approval Process
- Review and production of Lift Plan's Review and Approval Process
- Review of company's procedures and updating
- This includes the hot works procedure, permit to work, and permit to dig
- To ensure compliance with the latest safety regulations and operational best practices
- Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to for various sectors such as Rail, Power, Highways
- Review of all current documentation, including HASEMP, RAMS, SOS, POWRA, and Permits, to ensure compliance and up to date information
- Bi-weekly HSEQ meetings with project clients
- Office set up and inspection to ensure compliance with the latest health and safety regulations
- Adherence to electrical and mechanical safety rules on site
- Site specific Inductions for various projects for all new starters
- Kept accurate records of workplace procedures for future analysis
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials
- Undertook surveys to determine cause and effects of various hazard elements on staff
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies
- Assessed short-term and long-term health effects caused by both acute and chronic exposure to hazards
- Assisted in controlling environmental health risks in workplace through practical and cost-effective methods
- Reviewed VVB health and safety procedures, assisting with the development of improvements to Permit to work procedures
- Completed investigation reports with records of good practice, areas of required attention and urgent corrective action to aid constant progression
- Monitored new processes, raising concerns and actions with methods, following up to ensure implementation of necessary changes
- Carried out inspections and audits of mechanical and electrical works to ensure continued compliance with company regulations
Health and Safety Advisor
AMEY Rail (south wales Metro Depot)
Cardiff, south glamorgan
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to
- Overseeing the implementation of safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that all activities adhere to the latest health and safety regulations
- Overhead electrification of 25,000kv (test before touch briefings) Recording incidents and accidents and producing statistics for management review
- Advising on a range of specialist areas, such as fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases
- Communicate with the team responsible for the HV/LV installation to gather all necessary technical details
- Incorporated the new HV/LV route information into the permit to dig procedures, ensuring clarity on the location and depth of the new routes
- Induction's for both South Wales metro Depot and (CVL) Core valley line transformation
- Holding Vis board meeting's representing HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) matters effectively to ensure that directors and clients are fully informed about the South Wales Metro Depot's operations
- Fire Safety Compliance for South Wales Metro Depot and Integrated Control Centre fire risk assessments, emergency fire plans, and all fire regulations applicable to the South Wales Metro Depot and Integrated Control Centre
- Monthly safety stands down for the CVL project
Trainee Health and Safety Advisor
Alun Griffiths Contractors (Transformation of CVL)
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Undertaking audits and inspections of sites, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on findings
- Engaging across multiple sites, implementing health and safety policies and procedures
- Assisting with the review and the production of risk assessments and method statements
- Conducting toolbox talks, inductions and investigation incidents where required
- Test before touch briefings
Scaffolder
Kaefer Ltd.
Barry, UK
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Conducted health and safety and risk assessment at multiple and work sites
- Trained and certificated in manual handling and the storage and use of chemicals
- Certified and experience with scaffold erection / dismantling (part 1)
Maintenance worker PTS
Network Rail
UK, south wales
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Practised health and safety in the work place
- Assessed risks within the worksite and implemented protocols prior to work
- Worked in compliance with Network Rail safety standards and site-specific Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Maintained valid PTS certification and adhered to all track safety requirements
- Supported safe access to and from railway infrastructure, following instructions from the COSS (Controller of Site Safety)
- Demonstrated strong understanding of railway hazards, including moving trains, electrified lines, and line-side risks
- Ensured correct use of PPE, including high-visibility clothing, safety boots, and task-specific equipment
- Assisted with a range of rail works including cable installation, containment, and maintenance activities
- Maintained clear communication protocols using radios and hand signals in line with site procedures
- Followed strict possession and isolation procedures before commencing any work on or near the line
- Carried out manual handling tasks safely and in line with training
- Contributed to maintaining high standards of housekeeping and FOD control on site
- Attended and actively participated in site briefings, TBTs, and safety inductions
- Demonstrated awareness of line of fire risks and worked to minimise exposure at all times
- Reported hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions in line with company procedures
Education
NVQ level 6 occupational health and safety - occupational health and safety
NOCN level 6 diploma
2025
(Hons.) BSc - Criminology and Psychology
Open University
Cardiff, CRF01.2023
NEBOSH general certifiacte - Level 3 - Health and safety
Safety professional card
Cardiff, south glamorgan01.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Criminology and Psychology – Level 4
Open University
Skills
- Ergonomics
- Safety Audits
- Fire Safety
- HSE
- Conflict Management
- Safety strategies
- OSHA Compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety inspections
- Risk mitigation/Risk Assessment
- Environmental pollution controlling
- Hazard control
- Ventilation assessments
- Workplace risk analysis
- Health risk analysis
- Written and verbal communication
- Hazard sample analysis
- Continuous improvements
- Hazard prevention
Certification
- NOCN Diploma in Occupational health and safety - Level 6
- Site Manager Safety Training (SMSTS)
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health – Level 3
- IOSH Health and Safety Award in Managing Safely – Level 2
- Certified IOSH Member
- Managers and professional CSCS Card
- Face fit (train the trainer)
- Harness inspection
- Management Studies – Level 3
- Workplace Law – Level 3
- Safety and Compliance in the Workplace – Level 2
- Diploma Level 2 Fitness Instructor
- Diploma Level 3 Nutrition and Lifestyle
- CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training (SEATS)
- TWS Temporary Works Supervisor
- HS&E MAP
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- CrossFit
- Boxing
- Gym
- Socialising
Additional Competencies
- Telescopic handler all sizes excluding 360
- Rear dump truck (Articulated/wheeled/above & below 10T Cable avoidance tools
- Ride on roller
- Cable avoidance tools
Timeline
HSE Manager (Data Centre)
MSL Cabling
12.2025 - Current
HSE Manager
MMYPEM (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)
08.2024 - Current
Health and safety Advisor
VVB Mechanical & electrical Engineering
01.2024 - 08.2024
Health and Safety Advisor
AMEY Rail (south wales Metro Depot)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Trainee Health and Safety Advisor
Alun Griffiths Contractors (Transformation of CVL)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Scaffolder
Kaefer Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2019
Maintenance worker PTS
Network Rail
01.2009 - 01.2013
NVQ level 6 occupational health and safety - occupational health and safety
NOCN level 6 diploma
(Hons.) BSc - Criminology and Psychology
Open University
NEBOSH general certifiacte - Level 3 - Health and safety
Safety professional card
Certificate of Higher Education - Criminology and Psychology – Level 4
Open University