Head of Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

Lanes Infrastructure; Worthing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Infrastructure, the UK's leading independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner, is seeking a Head of Health, Safety, Quality & Environment based in Worthing. The role involves ensuring the highest health and safety standards across operations while providing leadership and support to teams. With a focus on continuous improvement and employee engagement, this leadership position plays a crucial role in driving compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and achieving business objectives.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Onsite restaurant

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role.
• Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Adaptability and resilience are key.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Health and Safety matters.
• Oversee implementation of H&S policies.
• Investigate Health & Safety incidents thoroughly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Health and Safety Diploma

NEBOSH NGC

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

Working out of the Durrington Head Office and in the field, you will lead the way in establishing and maintaining the highest Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards.

As the Head of HSQE, you will bring ideas, passion and energy, and have the ability to inspire and guide your team of Health & Safety Advisors and Business Systems and Compliance Manager to succeed in delivering quality advice, guidance and coaching, measured by key metrics and standards.

Position: Head of Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

Location: based out of Durrington Head Office (Worthing, West Sussex), plus travel around our network including Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, plus Senior Leadership Team on-call rota

Salary: Competitive, depending upon experience (plus car allowance)

Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; onsite restaurant; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment.

About The Role

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for safety conscious people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to health and safety issues.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and management in all Health & Safety (H&S) matters to support the achievement of company objectives.
• Oversee the implementation and management of H&S policies, ensuring a safe working environment across all operational areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices to enhance workplace safety.
• Support the implementation and compliance of the Business Management System (BMS) in line with industry standards and regulations.
  
  

Compliance, Auditing & Risk Management

• Monitor and oversee Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Risk & Opportunity (R&O) assessments, Fire Safety & First Aid audits to ensure workplace safety.
• Ensure all workplace audits and inspections are conducted effectively, with corrective actions implemented as required.
• Investigate all Health & Safety incidents, ensuring thorough reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring policies and procedures reflect any necessary changes.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Maintain strong communication and relationships with internal teams, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Represent the company in Risk Management (RM) and industry-related forums and meetings.
• Prepare and present monthly H&S performance reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Oversee and monitor random Drug & Alcohol (D&A) testing across all regions, ensuring compliance.
  
  

Training, Awareness & Safety Culture

• Oversee the delivery of safety communications via multiple channels, including on-call updates and safety briefings.
• Organise and dispatch monthly Toolbox Talks (TBTs) and assign training courses to reinforce safety awareness.
• Analyse Health & Safety trends, identify risks, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong safety culture by leading training sessions, awareness campaigns, and employee engagement initiatives.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide expert Health & Safety guidance to senior management and operational teams.
• Support business-wide risk assessments, emergency preparedness plans, and compliance initiatives.
• Undertake any other H&S-related tasks or projects as directed by management.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks or projects on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team or COO of Regulated Water and Utilities (South).
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
  
  

Your Contribution To The Company

• Drive delivery of key contractual KPIs
• Drive delivery of excellent customer experience for both external and internal customers – supporting the productivity and utilisation of our field teams
• Drive team engagement, supporting performance outcomes and reducing attrition
• Provide close collaboration and relationship building with our client
• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’
  
  

So if you enjoy working in a dynamic team and delivering only the best in health and safety management, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work safely to quickly diagnose and deliver practical and efficient solutions to attain the highest levels of health and safety compliance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have effective organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload is important. Having strong interpersonal, relationship building, networking skills and communication is crucial to the role as is having a professional demeanour to engage with all stakeholders. Being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong attention to detail is imperative. Adaptability, flexibility and resilience is key.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Health and Safety Diploma (or equivalent) is required
• NEBOSH NGC is desirable
• Previous experience in a managerial role is essential
• Experience in the drainage, utilities or retail industry will be beneficial
• A full UK drivers licence is required to travel around our network
  
  

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.

Please note: the job title advertised may vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.