Head Of Health And Safety
About the Client:
SSA are recruiting on behalf of a well-established main contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £250 million. Operating across construction, refurbishment and specialist contracting sectors, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely, sustainably and to the highest quality standards throughout the UK.
As part of their continued growth and commitment to industry-leading safety standards, they are seeking an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead the company's health, safety and building safety function.
About the Role:
The Head of Health & Safety will provide strategic leadership across the business, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance are maintained.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the company's Health & Safety strategy, maintaining ISO 45001 accreditation, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, and leading a team of Health & Safety professionals. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, operational teams and external regulatory bodies to promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
About the Responsibilities:
* Lead and continually develop the company's Health & Safety strategy across all business operations.
* Manage and maintain the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System, ensuring ongoing certification and continual improvement.
* Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
* Provide strategic oversight of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), Safety Case Reports and the Golden Thread of Information where applicable.
* Act as the company's senior competent Health & Safety professional, providing expert advice to Directors and senior leadership.
* Lead the management and development of the Health & Safety team, ensuring continuous professional development and high performance.
* Oversee site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, ensuring corrective actions are implemented where required.
* Develop, review and improve company Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
* Manage incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are implemented across the business.
* Liaise with regulatory authorities, external auditors and certification bodies as required.
* Support pre-construction teams with Health & Safety input for bids, tenders and project submissions.
* Produce monthly Health & Safety reports for the Board and lead company-wide Health & Safety communications and initiatives.
* Champion a positive Health & Safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and continuous improvement.
About the Requirements:
* Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
* Extensive experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership position within the UK construction industry.
* Proven experience working for a main contractor delivering new build construction projects, with exposure to refurbishment and regeneration projects considered advantageous.
* Strong understanding of construction methodologies across residential, commercial, mixed-use or public sector developments.
* Demonstrable experience implementing and managing ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
* Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
* Experience overseeing Health & Safety across multiple live construction sites and supporting operational delivery teams.
* Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop Health & Safety teams within a multi-project environment.
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational delivery and Health & Safety compliance.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge where necessary and drive positive behavioural change.
About the Benefits:
* Competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
* Opportunity to lead Health & Safety for a highly respected contractor with a £250m annual turnover.
* Genuine strategic leadership role with significant influence across the business.
* Ongoing professional development and support for continued career progression.
* Collaborative senior leadership team with a strong commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
* Long-term career prospects within a stable and growing organisation