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Head of HSE
Thorn Baker Construction
West Yorkshire
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading modular construction specialist is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) based in West Yorkshire. This strategic leadership role aims to elevate the HSE culture beyond compliance, driving operational excellence and innovation in a dynamic environment focused on a people-first approach. Join a fast-growing company where your leadership can shape the future of construction safety.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in senior HSE leadership role in manufacturing or construction.
- Proven success with audits and risk management practices.
- Excellent communication and influence across business levels.
Responsibilities
- Craft and drive HSE strategy aligned with business goals.
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety laws.
- Design training programs to enhance competence and accountability.
Skills
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Job description
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Location: West Yorkshire
Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role
Reports to: Production Director
Lead the safety culture that shapes the future of modular construction.
Our client doesn't just build modular solutions - they build environments where people thrive. As they grow and transform the way buildings are delivered, we're looking for a bold, strategic, and experienced Head of HSE to take their health, safety, and environmental performance to new heights.
This is your opportunity to shape an HSE culture that's not just compliant - but genuinely world-class.
- 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.
- 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
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.
For further information relating to this role, please contact Rhian Newman on 07969 972412
Keys skills: MSE, H&S, Health & Safety, MMC, Constrction, Manufacturing, Modular
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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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