Health and Safety Lead

Principal People; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a Health and Safety Lead to make a significant impact on safety culture across their Midlands and North regions. This pivotal role involves leading a team, attending leadership meetings, and influencing health and safety strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Diploma and have proven experience in a similar leadership role. If you are passionate about proactive safety leadership and ready to engage teams at all levels, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar H&S leadership role within the Construction sector.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Attend monthly leadership meetings to drive health and safety improvements.
• Responsible for a team of operational Health and Safety Advisors.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Management

Health and Safety Strategy Development

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health and Safety Lead – Construction – Midlands / North

Salary: £80-85k + Package

Duration: 12 month FTC

Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional who thrives on making a real impact? We’re working with a well-renowned Construction who are looking for an Health and Safety Lead to support their business for a 12 month FTC covering their Midlands and North regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change and support a busy operational environment with a strong focus on collaborative health and safety improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend monthly leadership meetings
• Work closely with on-site teams to positively influence H&S culture
• Undertake operational site visits with the operational health and safety team
• Responsible for a team of operational Health and Safety Advisors
• Continued improvements and influencing of organisational health and safety culture
• Continual movement of health and safety strategy and management system across the business

What We’re Looking For:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent as a minimum
• Proven experience in a similar H&S leadership role within the Construction sector
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Have experience managing a team of direct reports
• Be flexible to travel within a large regional role
• Ability to engage teams at all levels and lead by example

If you’re someone who can hit the ground running and wants to be part of a business that values proactive safety leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

If this is of interest then please follow the link to apply!