EHS Director for Residential Construction

Curated Search Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Curated Search Group is seeking a senior Health & Safety leader to own the function across high-rise residential construction and fire legacy projects. You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on site engagement, driving practical, proportionate improvements and challenging current practices.

You will work with senior leadership and operations to strengthen standards, address site behaviours and deliver a safer, more compliant delivery across the business.

Qualifications

• Senior Health & Safety expertise within residential construction, housebuilding or property development.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, construction risk management, auditing and incident investigation.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices and influence site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Leading the review and improvement of Health & Safety policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensuring compliance with UK legislation, construction regulations and industry best practice.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments across high-rise residential developments and fire legacy projects.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Advise and constructively challenging site teams, subcontractors and senior stakeholders.
• Reviewing RAMS and supporting safe delivery of high-risk activities.
• Reporting on Health & Safety performance, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
• Building a stronger safety culture through accountability, engagement and focus on behaviours that reduce incidents.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

UK legislation knowledge

Risk assessment & RAMS

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Curated Search Group is seeking a senior Health & Safety leader to own the function across high-rise residential construction and fire legacy projects. You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on site engagement, driving practical, proportionate improvements and challenging current practices.

You will work with senior leadership and operations to strengthen standards, address site behaviours and deliver a safer, more compliant delivery across the business.