George Mayah Achatoh

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leader and Senior Consultanter

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Nuneaton, UKMember since July 1, 2026

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About

Senior Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) professional with over 20 years' international experience supporting the safe delivery of complex construction and capital projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India. Experienced in operating within client-side and owner's representative roles, providing independent oversight of contractor HSE performance, strengthening risk visibility and critical controls verification, and supporting construction teams to make informed, timely decisions. Strong track record in contractor assurance, hazard assessment review, and performance monitoring, with a practical approach to coaching and engagement that improves supervision quality and workplace execution without directing activities.

Known for providing clear, objective oversight in complex construction environments, strengthening contractor accountability and ensuring risks are identified, understood, and controlled effectively.

Experience

HSE Change Management Specialist (Client-Side Safety Function) at ArcelorMittal, Capital Projects (2025-06 – Present)

Assigned to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India to support a mega project within Hazira, Gujarat, India (Brownfield Integrated Steel Plant Expansion Project - 45000+ Workers On-site). Operating in a client-side capacity within the owner's senior HSE function, providing independent oversight of contractor HSE performance and influencing safe outcomes through engagement with contractor leadership and project teams.

Monitoring contractor HSE performance to ensure alignment with approved procedures, regulatory requirements, and project expectations.
Providing timely and accurate HSE performance data, including trends, incident metrics, and risk insights.
Conducting daily safety walks and weekly joint safety walks with contractors and client teams.
Engaging contractor management to drive corrective actions without directing work.
Reviewing hazard assessments (RAMS, HIRAC, JHAs) for effectiveness at the workface.
Leading identification of significant and high-potential events and ensuring escalation.
Raising non-compliance issues and ensuring follow-through to closure.
Validating contractor KPIs and HSE data for accuracy and completeness.
Conducting monthly contractor audits and reviewing site safety plans.
Participating in coordination and planning meetings.
Supporting design and planning reviews across the lifecycle.
Maintaining relationships with client project and operations teams.

HSE Project Manager at TUV Rheinland (2024-01 – 2025-05)

HSE System Development & Construction Project Oversight - Mega Industrial & Infrastructure Projects

Led HSE system development and construction oversight on mega industrial and infrastructure projects
Built and implemented ISO 45001–aligned HSE management systems
Drove contractor performance through audits, inspections, and risk-based assurance
Strengthened control of high-risk activities (PTW, SIMOPS, LOTO, WAH) in complex environments
Supported safe delivery of critical infrastructure systems (HV/LV, MEP, utilities) aligned to data centre standards
Improved contractor alignment, compliance, and project readiness

Construction Design Manager (CDM 2015 regs) / HSE Manager at Transport for West Midlands UK (2021-08 – 2023-12)

Sprint Project

Led CDM compliance and HSE across multiple construction work fronts
Managed contractor safety through audits, inspections, and risk assurance
Strengthened consistency in safety performance, reporting, and control
Supported design risk management and integration into construction execution
Improved consistency in contractor safety performance and reporting.

HSE Project Lead at Stantec/GE Power Substation (2021-01 – 2021-08)

Decommission Project (Short Project)

Led HSE for major decommissioning and dismantling operations in line with French laws
Controlled high-risk work: demolition, lifting, confined space, LOTO
Strengthened PTW, SIMOPS, and contractor oversight
Ensured compliance with EU and GE standards
Improved workface control, temporary works safety, and incident prevention

HSE Leadership Roles at Multiple Companies (2002 – 2021)

HSE leadership roles across France, UK, and Cameroon, including Meggitt Aerospace, Robinson Brothers (COMAH), Greencore, Cocacola, and Limbe Shipping Ducks.