Head Of Health And Safety

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to oversee multiple live projects in Central London. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in Health & Safety, particularly in scaffolding or similar high-risk environments. You will take ownership of safety management on-site, work closely with operational teams, and promote positive safety culture. The salary ranges from £65,000 to £75,000 alongside excellent benefits including a company vehicle and investment in professional development.

Benefits

Company vehicle and expenses

Ongoing investment in professional development

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential, with NEBOSH Construction or Diploma as advantages.
• Proven experience in Health & Safety within scaffolding or similar high-risk environments.
• Confidence to influence senior management and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health & Safety across multiple live projects.
• Maintain and develop positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance through inspections and audits.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Confidence to operate autonomously

Proactive, people-focused approach

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

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)