Head of HSE

Thorn Baker Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading modular construction specialist as an HSE leader, where you'll shape a forward-thinking Health & Safety strategy. With a focus on compliance and culture change, you'll drive the organization's commitment to sustainability and safety, impacting teams at all levels. This role offers you an opportunity to lead with purpose in a dynamic, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior HSE leadership role in manufacturing, construction, or modular sectors.
• Proven success with audits, risk management, SSOW, RAMS, COSHH.
• Excellent communicator and influencer at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Craft and drive a forward-thinking HSE strategy aligned with operational needs.
• Embed safety into business operations from factory floors to project planning.
• Inspire behavioural change and lead training programmes to enhance competence.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Compliance Mastery

Operational Excellence

Culture Champion

Training & Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH or working towards

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• Strategic Leadership: Craft and drive a forward-thinking HSE strategy that aligns with both operational needs and long-term business goals.
• Compliance Mastery: Ensure we meet and exceed UK Health & Safety laws (CDM, PUWER, LOLER, RIDDOR) and environmental legislation.
• Operational Excellence: Embed safety into every layer of the business - from factory floors to site execution and project planning.
• Culture Champion: Inspire behavioural change through engaging initiatives and hands-on leadership.
• Training & Development: Design impactful training programmes that build competence and accountability across all teams.
• Systems & Standards: Own and elevate our ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, integrating them seamlessly into everyday operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the business to HSE bodies and clients while collaborating internally across Production, HR, Commercial, and more.

About You:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (essential)
• CMIOSH or working towards (preferred)
• 5+ years in a senior HSE leadership role in manufacturing, construction, or modular/offsite sectors
• Proven success with audits, risk management, SSOW, RAMS, COSHH
• A proactive mindset, with a track record of leading culture change
• Excellent communicator and influencer at all business levels

What's in it for you?

One of the UK's leading modular construction specialists - and they're growing fast. You'll be joining a business where innovation, sustainability, and people-first culture are more than buzzwords - they're how they operate every day. If you want to lead with purpose, shape a future-focused HSE strategy, and leave a lasting legacy of safer, smarter working - this is your opportunity.

Apply today and lead the change that builds a better tomorrow.