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 * Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety strategy, policies and management systems * Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations * Provide leadership and guidance to operational teams across multiple construction and infrastructure projects * Oversee the preparation and review of key documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, risk assessments and inspection reports * Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions * Manage and maintain external accreditations and certifications * Develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring workforce competency and ongoing engagement * Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators and external auditors * Monitor performance through audits, inspections, KPIs and reporting, driving continuous improvement * Support pre-construction and tender processes, advising on risk, methodology and compliance requirements * Promote a positive safety culture through effective communication, leadership and engagement at all levels Candidate Requirements * Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards * Strong background within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure environments * Proven experience operating at Senior H&S Manager or Head of level * Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations * Experience managing H&S across multiple sites and complex operations * Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation What’s on Offer * £85,000 – £110,000 company car discretionary bonus * Opportunity to lead and shape the H&S function within a growing business * Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors * A mix of strategic leadership and hands-on operational involvement * 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