Head of Health and Safety

Head of Health & Safety – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure The Opportunity A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to drive and lead HSEQ strategy across a diverse portfolio of major projects. This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape safety culture at a business-critical level, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to deliver best-in-class health, safety and wellbeing performance. You’ll play a key role in influencing behaviour, embedding a proactive safety culture, and ensuring the highest standards are consistently achieved across all operations. The Role As Head of Health & Safety, you will: Lead the development and implementation of the company-wide HSEQ strategy Provide expert guidance to senior leadership and project teams Drive a positive, proactive safety culture across all sites Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards Oversee audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions Manage and develop the H&S team across multiple projects Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies Monitor performance metrics and report at board level What We’re Looking For Proven experience in a senior H&S leadership role within civil engineering or infrastructure Strong working knowledge of major project environments (e.g. highways, rail, energy, utilities) Demonstrable experience driving cultural change and behavioural safety Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards) preferred Why Apply? Opportunity to influence and shape safety strategy at a senior level Work on high-profile, complex infrastructure projects Be part of a forward-thinking, growth-focused organisation Strong support from senior leadership with real autonomy in the role Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package If you're a passionate H&S leader looking to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career