Head of Health & Safety – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
The Opportunity
A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to drive and lead HSEQ strategy across a diverse portfolio of major projects.
This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape safety culture at a business-critical level, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to deliver best-in-class health, safety and wellbeing performance.
You’ll play a key role in influencing behaviour, embedding a proactive safety culture, and ensuring the highest standards are consistently achieved across all operations.
The Role
As Head of Health & Safety, you will:
Lead the development and implementation of the company-wide HSEQ strategy
Provide expert guidance to senior leadership and project teams
Drive a positive, proactive safety culture across all sites
Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards
Oversee audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions
Manage and develop the H&S team across multiple projects
Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
Monitor performance metrics and report at board level
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a senior H&S leadership role within civil engineering or infrastructure
Strong working knowledge of major project environments (e.g. highways, rail, energy, utilities)
Demonstrable experience driving cultural change and behavioural safety
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards) preferred
Why Apply?
Opportunity to influence and shape safety strategy at a senior level
Work on high-profile, complex infrastructure projects
Be part of a forward-thinking, growth-focused organisation
Strong support from senior leadership with real autonomy in the role
Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package
If you're a passionate H&S leader looking to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career