Health & Safety Director - Scaffolding

ONLi Group Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor based in London is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Director to oversee and manage Health and Safety compliance across the organization. The successful candidate will develop strategies, engage stakeholders, and ensure legal compliance while working collaboratively to drive continuous improvement. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a full benefits package.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for career impact

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
• Chartered member of IOSH or actively working towards it.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Health and Safety strategy for the entire company.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and industry best practices.
• Oversee and manage third-party contractor Health and Safety performance.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Decision-making

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety

Job description

Health and Safety Director

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Health and Safety Director to join our well-established London based, multi-disciplined contractor. With responsibility for providing expert advice on Health and Safety matters, you will drive excellence and ensure compliance in a dynamic environment. The client has several divisions servicing the construction industry and this role will take control of the Health & Safety aspect for the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Health and Safety strategy for the entire company.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health and Safety performance across all operations.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and industry best practices.
• Oversee and manage third-party contractor Health and Safety performance.
• Develop and implement processes for monitoring and controlling contractor performance.
• Support colleagues in meeting Health and Safety requirements both in office and remote working environments.

Leadership Skills

• Proactively engage colleagues to deliver Health and Safety compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as an escalation point for Health and Safety issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain Health and Safety standards.
• Analyse performance metrics to inform areas of focus and drive timely action.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in senior Health and Safety management roles.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Experience in managing third-party contractor performance.
• Chartered member of IOSH or actively working towards it.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Competencies

• Strong decision-making skills with a focus on organizational values.
• Commercial acumen aligned with business strategy.
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop others through coaching and feedback.
• Collaborative approach to working with stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• Flexible working arrangements with a combination of home, office, and limited fieldwork.
• Limited travel within the UK only.

This role comes with a full benefit package and will offer the right Health and safety director the opportunity to really put their stamp on a very established business that works with Tier 1 contractors.