Head of Environment, Health, and Safety

Thorn Baker Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK modular construction specialist is seeking a strategic Head of HSE to elevate their health, safety, and environmental performance. This is a pivotal role to inspire cultural change, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while shaping a future-focused HSE strategy. Join a fast-growing business committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior HSE leadership role in manufacturing, construction, or modular sectors.
• Proven success with audits, risk management, SSOW, RAMS, COSHH.
• Excellent communicator and influencer at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Craft and drive a forward-thinking HSE strategy aligned with operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety laws and environmental legislation.
• Embed safety into every layer of the business.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Mastery

Communication

Risk Management

Culture Change

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH or working towards

Job description

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Lead the safety culture that shapes the future of modular construction.

Our client doesn't just build modular solutions — they build environments where people thrive. As they grow and transform the way buildings are delivered, we’re looking for a bold, strategic, and experienced Head of HSE to take their health, safety, and environmental performance to new heights.

This is your opportunity to shape an HSE culture that’s not just compliant, but genuinely world-class.

The Role:

• Strategic Leadership: Craft and drive a forward-thinking HSE strategy that aligns with both operational needs and long-term business goals.
• Compliance Mastery: Ensure we meet and exceed UK Health & Safety laws (CDM, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR) and environmental legislation.
• Operational Excellence: Embed safety into every layer of the business — from factory floors to site execution and project planning.
• Culture Champion: Inspire behavioural change through engaging initiatives and hands-on leadership.
• Training & Development: Design impactful training programmes that build competence and accountability across all teams.
• Systems & Standards: Own and elevate our ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, integrating them seamlessly into everyday operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the business to HSE bodies and clients while collaborating internally across Production, HR, Commercial, and more.

About You:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (essential)
• CMIOSH or working towards (preferred)
• 5+ years in a senior HSE leadership role in manufacturing, construction, or modular/offsite sectors
• Proven success with audits, risk management, SSOW, RAMS, COSHH
• A proactive mindset, with a track record of leading culture change
• Excellent communicator and influencer at all business levels

What's in it for you?

One of the UK’s leading modular construction specialists, and they’re growing fast. You’ll be joining a business where innovation, sustainability, and people-first culture are more than buzzwords; they’re how they operate every day. If you want to lead with purpose, shape a future-focused HSE strategy, and leave a lasting legacy of safer, smarter working, this is your opportunity.

Apply today and lead the change that builds a better tomorrow.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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