Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Irwin & Colton Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Health, Safety and Environment to lead health and safety initiatives within major works projects in the utilities sector. This pivotal role involves engaging with senior managers and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement in safety practices. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a similar role, with a strong technical background in health and safety legislation. If you are passionate about safety and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in health and safety within construction or utilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior management and clients on health and safety responsibilities.
• Lead investigations on major health and safety incidents to prevent reoccurrence.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Job description

Head of Health, Safety and Environment

Manchester | Up to £90,000 + Car allowance and Excellent Benefits

Are you looking for the next step in your career with a leading principal contractor?

Irwin and Colton has been engaged by a high profile Tier 1 contractor which turnover circa £650m to recruit a Head of Health, Safety and Environment. The role is focused on helping to ensure the safe delivery of major works projects within the utilities sector. The organisation has an excellent track record across health and safety and this role is critical to this continued success.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with senior managers, clients and external stakeholders ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical health and safety related enquiries.
• Assessing upcoming challenges and ensuring health and safety solutions are in place.
• Constantly assessing opportunities for health and safety improvement.
• Leading on major health and safety incident investigations to identify root cause and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role ideally within construction, utilities, civil engineering or a related industry.
• Experience in influencing, engaging and coaching senior management and engaging with site level operations.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) - desirable.
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations.

For further information or to discuss your career, contact Luke O'Driscoll on or 01923 432 683. Ref LOD3643