Head of Health and Safety

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety consultancy in the UK is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to manage Health & Safety across multiple projects in Hertfordshire and Central London. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in scaffolding or similar high-risk environments. This role includes a salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000, a company vehicle, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. The candidate should be proactive and capable of influencing safety culture across sites.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Ongoing professional development investment

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is required; NEBOSH Construction or Diploma is advantageous.
• Proven experience in Health & Safety, particularly in scaffolding or high-risk environments.
• Ability to work independently and influence senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Health & Safety across multiple projects.
• Be present on site, collaborating with various teams.
• Oversee compliance, inspections, and safety initiatives.
• Develop a positive safety culture and implement improvements.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Health & Safety experience in scaffolding

Autonomous operation

Proactive people-focused approach

Job description

Head of Health & Safety
Hertfordshire & Central London (local project travel)
£65,000 – £75,000 + excellent benefits

About the Company

We are working with a well-established Tier 1 scaffolding and temporary structures contractor, delivering high-profile projects across Central London for leading main contractors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking full ownership of Health & Safety across multiple live projects and operational teams

• Being visible and present on sites, working closely with directors, contract managers, and site teams

• Maintaining and developing a positive safety culture, while introducing new ideas and improvements

• Overseeing compliance, inspections, audits, and continual improvement initiatives

What You’ll Need

• NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Construction/NEBOSH Diploma is a strong advantage)

• Proven Health & Safety experience within scaffolding, temporary works, or similar high-risk environments

• Confidence to operate autonomously and influence at senior and operational levels

• A proactive, people-focused approach to behavioural and cultural change

Package & Benefits

• £65,000 – £75,000 salary

• Company vehicle and expenses

• Ongoing investment in professional development (including IOSH and further qualifications)