Head of Health & Safety/Construction

Mactech Inspection Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package aligned with senior/N

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd is seeking a highly experienced Head of Health & Safety/Construction to lead safety across a major UK infrastructure programme in the nuclear/energy sector. The role requires senior leadership, strong regulatory liaison, and a proven track record in regulated environments.

You will oversee H&S across the site, manage budgets and teams, and drive a world-class safety culture with strict compliance to CDM and nuclear safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading health and safety across large, complex projects.
• Proven track record with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Degree in Science, Engineering or Construction; NEBOSH Diploma; IOSH Chartered membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead H&S activities to ensure compliance with standards and principal contractor requirements.
• Establish and continuously improve H&S policies aligned with risk profiles and best practice.
• Oversee H&S across construction site, supply chain, and contractor onboarding; ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support development of a safety culture aligned with nuclear standards and licensing.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources and staff development to meet project goals.
• Collaborate with senior management on site strategies, policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and report progress and performance metrics.
• Support emergency schemes and ensure effective application of lessons learned from experience.
• Manage Occupational Health, Hygiene and Construction Safety teams and their development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear safety standards

CDM regulations

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering or Construction

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered (membership)

Job description

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Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Health & Safety/Construction to join a leading organisation in the UK nuclear/energy sector, overseeing health and safety across a major infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the compliance and safety standards on a significant construction site, promoting best practices, and establishing a world-class safety culture. This is a senior leadership position ideal for a committed safety professional with a proven track record in large-scale, regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate activities to ensure full compliance with Health and Safety standards and principal contractor requirements.
• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve health and safety policies, aligning with risk profiles and best practice.
• Oversee all health and safety activities, including supply chain management and contractor onboarding, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations and company directives.
• Support the development of a strong safety culture aligned with nuclear safety standards and practices.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and staff development initiatives to meet project goals and standards.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and implement construction site strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and report on progress and performance metrics.
• Support emergency schemes and ensure operational experience feedback is applied effectively.
• Manage health and safety teams, including Occupational Health and Hygiene and Construction Safety teams, ensuring their ongoing professional development.

Requirements / Experience

• Significant experience managing health and safety departments within large, complex projects.
• Strong leadership skills with experience working with external regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of achieving high health and safety performance standards.
• Degree in Science, Engineering, or Construction.
• NEBOSH Diploma or European equivalent, and membership of IOSH (Chartered).
• Extensive knowledge of national and international health and safety standards, including CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated and unionised environment.
• Experience in the nuclear or highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety standards and site licensing regulations.
• Proven influence and negotiation skills at senior levels.

This is a senior leadership role based on a construction site, with flexible working arrangements to support operational needs. Salary is competitive, with a strong benefits package aligned with senior industry standards.

Clearance / Compliance

Candidates must meet the necessary health, safety, and security clearances applicable to highly regulated sites in the UK.