Health & Safety Director
My client is a Fast Growing, Construction and Civil Engineering Contractor.
They are looking for a Health and Safety Director to work alongside the current H&S team within a range of, earthworks, groundworks, structures, infrastructure and remediation works.
The company work traditionally in Southwest England, although they have projects in Wales and the Midlands also. You will be stationed out of their head office in the Bristol area.
*My client would also consider applications from highly experienced Senior Health and Safety Managers/ Advisors.
Role Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and delivery of the company’s overall Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy.
* Promote a strong safety culture across all levels of the business and project sites.
* Ensure full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations.
* Maintain and continuously improve HSE management systems.
* Oversee risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work across projects.
* Conduct regular site inspections and audits, ensuring consistent safety standards and practices.
* Lead investigations into incidents and near misses, driving root cause analysis and learning.
* Provide expert HSE advice and support to project managers, site teams, and senior leadership.
* Develop and deliver training programs to raise safety awareness and workforce competence.
* Manage and mentor HSE advisors, fostering professional development within the team.
* Report on HSE performance to the Board, setting and tracking key safety KPIs.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and industry groups to uphold best practice and compliance.
Requirements:
* NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent
* CSCS card holder.
* A qualified internal health & safety auditor with demonstrable experience of completing internal audits.
* A great knowledge of current and impending health & safety legislation
* Good presentation, written, analytical and IT skills.
* Training and presentation experience throughout all levels of an organisation.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and educate/train at all levels
* Self-confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
* Demonstrable achievement in a similar role
Benefits:
* Competitive basic salary
* Company car or generous car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Paid holidays
* Training and progression