Job Description

Health and Safety Director

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Health and Safety Director to join our well-established London-based, multi-disciplined contractor. You will be responsible for providing expert advice on Health and Safety matters, driving excellence, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. The client has several divisions servicing the construction industry, and this role will oversee the Health & Safety aspects for the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Health and Safety strategy for the entire company.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance across all operations.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and industry best practices.
• Oversee and manage third-party contractor Health and Safety performance.
• Develop and implement processes for monitoring and controlling contractor performance.
• Support colleagues in meeting Health and Safety requirements both in office and remote working environments.

Leadership Skills:

• Proactively engage colleagues to deliver Health and Safety compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as an escalation point for Health and Safety issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain Health and Safety standards.
• Analyse performance metrics to inform areas of focus and drive timely action.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Experience in managing third-party contractor performance.
• Chartered member of IOSH or actively working towards it.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Competencies:

• Strong decision-making skills with a focus on organizational values.
• Commercial acumen aligned with business strategy.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop others through coaching and feedback.
• Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working arrangements with a combination of home, office, and limited fieldwork.
• Limited travel within the UK only.

This role comes with a full benefits package and offers the right Health and Safety Director the opportunity to make a significant impact on a well-established business working with Tier 1 contractors.