Head of Health & Safety - Groundwork Subcontractor

Location: Bedfordshire
Type: Permanent
Work model: Office and site based, with regular project travel
Salary: £80,000 to £120,000

About the Role:

The Head of Health & Safety will lead the company’s HSE strategy, management systems and operational standards across its groundworks and civil engineering projects.

Reporting to the Managing Director and Board, the successful candidate will sit within the senior management team of a modern, innovative £150 million turnover business. The position offers a defined opportunity to progress into a Health & Safety Director role. 

What You Will Do:

The Head of Health & Safety will provide strategic leadership and practical direction across the business.

• Develop the HSE strategy, policies and management systems, aligning delivery with the company’s operational objectives.
• Advise the Board, senior managers and site teams on legislation, risk management and operational performance.
• Manage groundworks risks involving excavations, underground services, plant movements, lifting operations and temporary works.
• Lead environmental compliance covering waste, pollution prevention, water management, dust and noise across operational sites.
• Oversee inspections, audits, incident investigations and improvement programmes, ensuring actions are managed through to closure.
• Lead and develop the HSE team while improving safety ownership among operational managers and supply-chain partners. 

What You Bring (Essential):

• Bring 10 years’ HSE experience within groundworks, civil engineering, construction or another comparable high-risk environment.
• Hold a NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Hold a valid White or Black CSCS card suitable for regular access to operational construction sites.
• Demonstrate experience as a Head of Health & Safety across groundworks, civil engineering or comparable construction operations.
• Apply UK health, safety and environmental legislation to operational risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and travel regularly between the office and live project sites. 

Desirable:

• Hold Chartered IOSH membership or demonstrate active progress towards achieving Chartered status.
• Hold an environmental qualification or demonstrate relevant experience managing environmental compliance within construction.
• Apply ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards within integrated management systems.
• Manage lifting operations and temporary works risks across active groundworks or civil engineering projects.

What the Employer Offers:

• Opportunity to progress into a Health & Safety Director position.
• Position within the company’s senior management team.
• Strategic influence across a £150 million turnover groundworks business.
• Modern and innovative working environment.

How to Apply:

Email (remove all spaces): Andrew @ cityscape ltd . com
  
Tel: (phone number removed)
  
About Me, Your Consultant:

• My name is Andrew Jackson, and I am one of the founding directors of Cityscape Recruitment Ltd.
• I have over 20 years of experience in civil engineering & construction recruitment, during which time I have specialised in the niche sectors of concrete frames, groundworks, basement construction, and demolition.
• My job is to get you the options you want, give you the information you need, and then let you decide what feels right.