Head Of Health And Safety

Head of Health & Safety
Location: Surrey (with travel across the South East)
Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits
The Opportunity
A well-established and growing organisation operating across civil engineering, plant hire, commercial, industrial and residential construction sectors is seeking to appoint a Head of Health & Safety.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the Health & Safety function, driving both strategic direction and practical delivery across a multi-site operation.
The business operates across approximately 16 sites with a workforce of 300+ employees, and this position will play a key role in embedding a proactive, positive safety culture across all activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety strategy, policies and management systems
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Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations
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Provide leadership and guidance to operational teams across multiple construction and infrastructure projects
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Oversee the preparation and review of key documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, risk assessments and inspection reports
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Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
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Manage and maintain external accreditations and certifications
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Develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring workforce competency and ongoing engagement
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Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators and external auditors
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Monitor performance through audits, inspections, KPIs and reporting, driving continuous improvement
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Support pre-construction and tender processes, advising on risk, methodology and compliance requirements
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Promote a positive safety culture through effective communication, leadership and engagement at all levels
Candidate Requirements
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Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards
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Strong background within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure environments
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Proven experience operating at Senior H&S Manager or Head of level
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Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations
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Experience managing H&S across multiple sites and complex operations
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Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation
What’s on Offer
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£85,000 – £110,000 + company car + discretionary bonus
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Opportunity to lead and shape the H&S function within a growing business
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Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors
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A mix of strategic leadership and hands-on operational involvement
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Long-term opportunity within a stable and expanding organisation
Additional Information
This role will require travel across multiple sites in Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire and Hampshire. Candidates should be comfortable operating in both office and site-based environments.
Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Agency notes
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday, and is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety Risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered (£85k-£110k) will be dependent on experience. You will be entitled to a company car / car allowance + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + pension + up to 10% bonus