Head of Health

**You will like**

Heading regional Health & Safety for high pedigree specialist contractor from home/office location in South England or South Wales.This form is renowned for expertise in rail, civil and engineering sectors and you will sit within established division safelymanaging live assets in transportation, infrastructure, power & utilities.

**You will like**

The Regional Head of Health & Safety job role itself where you will be responsible for the management of all Health and Safety related matters in the South business regions reporting directly to the Group SHEQ Director. This role will focus and coordinateH&S support across all business streams in the South Region. Encompassing site visit support, support to the Regional Managing Director and Regional Operations Directors, representing the business at senior level client meetings, supporting PQQ and bid responses.
- More specifically:

- To provide informed advice, guidance and support on health, safety and welfare matters to all parties.
- To promote a positive SHEQ culture in the business by coaching and supporting behavioural interventions.
- Ensure implementation of agreed solutions to achieve compliance with Health and Safety Legislation.
- To contribute to the preparation of Project Health and Safety Plans and ensure compliance with their requirements.
- To provide detailed H&S input into all stages of the project process from initial pre-qualification to contract completion to ensure that projects are executed in a safe manner.
- To undertake Site Safety Inspections in accordance with the H&S Inspection plan to ensure that the requirements of the company’s Safety Management System, Project Health and Safety Plans, current H&S legislation and client requirements are addressed andcompliance achieved.This will include occasional weekend and night time site visits.
- To ensure that corrective actions arising from Site Safety Inspections are effectively addressed and closed out and that opportunities for the continuous improvement of safe working practices are fully exploited.
- To liaise with Client Safety Representatives and Regulatory authorities on all Health and Safety issues.
- To prevent the adoption of unsafe working practices.
- To undertake Accident and Incident Reporting and Accident / Incident Investigation, in accordance with the company’s procedures.
- To develop and facilitate open communications on Health and Safety issues across Project Teams.
- To monitor and report upon Health and Safety Performance in accordance with management reporting requirements, including the identification of areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.
- Preparation of monthly health and safety reports for region / business.
- To facilitate Health and Safety visits.
- To manage the Company’s Principle Contractors Licence (Rail only).
- To proactively contribute to the development and delivery of Health and Safety “Best Practice” across the organisation.
- To support the development and delivery of a consistent approach to Health and Safety across the organisation.
- To provide in house training on various health and safety topics.
- Manage and support the development of direct report - H&S Advisors & H&S Managers.

**You will have**

To be successful as Regional Head of Health & Safety you will haveprevious experience as Senior and/or Regional Head of Health & Safety in a rail and civil engineering project or framework contract environment.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Safety - Degree/Diploma/HNC/HND
- Experience working in live rail project environments
- Chartered or working towards chartered status - IOSH

**You will get**

As Regional Head of Health & Safety, you will enjoy a salary of £80K-£84K PA + Package
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Up to 3 volunteer days
- Company contributory Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
- Generous Employee referral scheme
- Support and employee infrastructure for personal and professional development
- Pathways for unrivalled career development and progression opportunities internally.
- Consistent learning opportunities
- A safe place to work
- Employee forum’s that provide a platform for having your voice heard

**You can apply**

To Regional Head of Health & Safety by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to

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