Head Of Health And Safety

Bryan & Armstrong; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking a Head of Operational Health, Safety & Environment to lead strategic HSE initiatives across infrastructure projects. The role requires extensive experience in HSE leadership, knowledge of UK legislation, and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £85,000 to £95,000 plus a £7,000 car allowance, private medical insurance, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox membership

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HSE leadership role within infrastructure or major projects.
• Excellent knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all strategic and operational HSE activities across projects and business units.
• Develop and deliver a three-year Operational HSE Strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance from tender stage through to design, construction, testing and handover.
• Oversee and develop the operational HSE team.

Skills

Leadership in HSE

Communication

Strategic planning

Knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Collaboration

Education

Degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered (CMIOSH) or working towards

Job description

Overview

Head of Operational HSE
Location: London (Hybrid 4 days office/site, 1 day remote)
Salary: GBP85,000 GBP95,000 + GBP7,000 car allowance + excellent benefits

We re looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Operational Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to lead the strategic and operational development of HSE across a major UK engineering business delivering complex infrastructure projects.

You ll take ownership of all HSE matters across a diverse portfolio of works in Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnelling, ensuring a proactive, consistent and safety–first culture across all functions and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all strategic and operational HSE activities across projects and business units.

• Develop and deliver a three–year Operational HSE Strategy aligned with business objectives and client expectations.

• Provide expert guidance from tender stage through to design, construction, testing and handover.

• Oversee and develop the operational HSE team, ensuring professional growth and collaboration.

• Drive continuous improvement using data–driven tools and digital reporting platforms.

• Represent the business on industry panels and client working groups.

About You

• Degree and/or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

• Chartered (CMIOSH) or working towards.

• Proven experience in a senior HSE leadership role within infrastructure or major projects.

• Excellent knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO management systems.

• Confident communicator, collaborator and strategic leader with the ability to influence at all levels.

The Package

• GBP85,000 GBP95,000 + GBP7,000 car allowance

• Private medical insurance, life assurance and pension

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)

• Hybrid working London office and project sites

• Perkbox membership and wellbeing initiatives

If you re passionate about leading from the front, developing people and driving safety excellence across complex engineering environments we d love to hear from you.

This is a permanent, site–based role, working 40 hours per week Monday Friday and is available for an immediate start upon appointment.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.