Head of Health

Are you an experienced Safety Manager with Construction / CDM experience? Are you interested in greener projects and sustainable builds? Do you want to be part of an exciting growing business with ground-breaking projects? Being part of a business that focuses on environmental sustainability with revolutionary innovations in eco‑construction. Job Purpose As a key leader within the Group, you will champion Health & Safety excellence across all construction operations, driving a proactive safety culture that protects our people, our partners, and our reputation. You will provide expert H&S leadership, ensuring that every aspect of our work not only complies with UK legislation but sets the benchmark for best practice in the industry. Through strong governance, collaboration, and innovation, you’ll shape and deliver the Group’s H&S strategy, embedding a culture where safety, well‑being, and operational performance go hand in hand. Building trusted relationships with employees, contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies will be central to your success, enabling you to influence positive change and support safe, efficient, and high‑quality project delivery. Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a robust Group‑wide Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures that ensure full legal and regulatory compliance. Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, positioning the Group as a leader in construction safety performance. Risk Management & Compliance Conduct and review detailed risk assessments, identifying key hazards and implementing effective control measures. Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and relevant ISO standards, including timely reporting to the HSE where required. Monitoring & Assurance Lead regular site inspections and audits, assessing performance, identifying non‑compliance, and ensuring timely and effective corrective actions. Produce detailed reports and performance data for senior management and the Board to inform decision‑making and strategic planning. Incident & Investigation Leadership Oversee and lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring that root causes are identified and robust preventive measures are implemented. Training, Education & Engagement Champion learning and awareness by designing and delivering effective training, inductions, and safety briefings. Actively engage with employees, contractors, and partners to promote shared ownership of safety and well‑being across all operations. Communication & Collaboration Act as the primary H&S liaison for internal and external stakeholders, including Contract Managers, clients, and regulatory authorities. Build strong, trust‑based relationships that enable collaboration and influence positive safety outcomes. Governance & Strategic Contribution Contribute to the Group's Board as a strategic member, shaping business plans, supporting effective governance, identifying emerging risks, and reinforcing the company's values and ethical standards. Continuous Improvement Drive innovation in safety management systems, staying abreast of evolving legislation, emerging technologies, and best practice developments across the construction sector. Qualifications / Education / Experience Degree or NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma Proven Construction industry knowledge and experience Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. #J-18808-Ljbffr