Health & Safety Director
Salary: Up to GBP75,000 + Company Car Location: North East England (Head Office based with regular regional site travel) Contract: Permanent, Full–Time
Lead, Influence and Elevate Safety Culture
A well–established contractor operating across the demolition, earthworks and asbestos sectors is seeking a highly experienced Health & Safety Director to provide strategic leadership across its operations.
This senior role is critical in driving compliance, strengthening risk management processes and embedding a proactive, high–performing safety culture across multiple divisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain and oversee the company's Health & Safety Management System, ensuring all procedures, safe systems of work and documentation remain effective and up to date
* Provide senior H&S leadership to the asbestos services division, supporting Contracts Managers, Supervisors and Operatives
* Lead, mentor and develop the Health & Safety Officer team, ensuring consistency, coordination and professional growth
* Produce and review Health & Safety documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Construction Phase Plans and site induction materials
* Plan and conduct regular site audits and inspections, offering practical guidance and coaching at all levels
* Coordinate training requirements in collaboration with internal training resources to ensure ongoing competence
* Act as a key safety representative when engaging with clients, Principal Designers, the HSE and trade bodies
* Oversee third–party audits to maintain licences, accreditations and regulatory compliance
* Support tendering and pre–qualification processes by providing high–quality Health & Safety input
Candidate Requirements
* Proven senior–level Health & Safety leadership experience within demolition.
* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
* Demonstrable experience developing and embedding positive safety culture
* Chartered or working toward CMIOSH, with relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma)
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders
* Proactive, solutions–focused leadership style with high professional standards
This role offers a long–term opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety strategy within a complex, high–risk operational environment.