Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety

Location: West Midlands
Salary: £85,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An established and highly respected UK construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead and develop its health, safety and wellbeing strategy across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership opportunity where you''ll work closely with the Managing Director and Board, driving a positive safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance, and continuously improving health and safety performance across multiple projects and business functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the company''s Health & Safety strategy and promoting best practice throughout the business.

• Providing expert advice to Directors and senior leadership on all health and safety matters.

• Managing, coaching and developing the Health & Safety team.

• Ensuring compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and Building Safety requirements.

• Leading accident, incident and near-miss investigations, implementing lessons learned.

• Monitoring performance, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supporting client bids, audits and accreditations including CHAS.

• Building strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, insurers and supply chain partners.

• Promoting wellbeing initiatives and fostering a proactive safety culture across the business.

We''re looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who has:

• A proven track record in a senior Health & Safety leadership role within the construction industry.

• Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and Building Safety regulations.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience influencing senior leadership teams and driving cultural change.

• The ability to develop teams, improve systems and implement best practice across a growing business.

• A proactive, collaborative approach with a genuine passion for creating safer working environments.

• Senior leadership position with real influence across the business.

• Opportunity to shape and develop company-wide Health & Safety strategy.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Long-term career progression with a well-established construction business.

If you''re an experienced Health & Safety leader looking to make a genuine impact within a forward-thinking construction organisation, we''d love to hear from you.