Interim Head of HSE

This is a senior interim opportunity for an experienced Head of HSE to provide strategic leadership and hands‑on oversight across a complex, operational construction environment.

You'll be responsible for stabilising, leading and improving the organisation's Health, Safety and Environment approach, ensuring legal compliance while strengthening safety culture at senior and operational levels. This role requires someone confident operating at board level, but equally comfortable engaging with site teams and delivery functions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and implement the organisation's HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with operational and commercial objectives
Act as the senior HSE advisor to the Executive team, providing clear, pragmatic guidance on risk and compliance
Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant management systems (e.g. ISO 45001)
Oversee audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring actions are meaningful and delivered
Lead incident management, including root cause analysis for serious incidents and near misses
Drive a positive and visible HSE culture across all levels of the business
Engage effectively with regulators, external stakeholders, insurers and supply‑chain partners
Manage, mentor and support a small HSE team, setting priorities and ensuring delivery during the interim period
Embed HSE considerations into projects, operations and business planning activity
What We're Looking For

Proven experience operating at Head of HSE / Senior HSE Lead level within complex or high‑risk environments (Ideally Civils, Telecoms or other Construction)
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice
Experience influencing senior leaders and operational teams alike
Comfortable stepping into an interim role and making an immediate impact
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
Chartered IOSH status or working towards
Available to start at short notice
Why This Role?

Senior, visible interim assignment
Real opportunity to shape and stabilise HSE at leadership level
Competitive day rate: £500-£550 per day
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