Head of Health and 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 and 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 and Safety Director role. What You Will Do: The Head of Health and 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. ..... full job details .....