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