Strategic Health & Safety Director – Infrastructure

Irwin and Colton; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin and Colton in Reading is seeking a Health and Safety Director to shape strategy across a major UK infrastructure business. The role will lead the company-wide Health and Safety strategy, advise the Board on risks and legal duties, and drive improvements across a large, multi-site estate.

Successful candidates will have significant senior Health and Safety leadership experience in infrastructure or construction, a strong grasp of UK H&S legislation and ISO 45001, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Significant senior Health and Safety leadership experience within infrastructure, construction, utilities or a similar multi-site environment.
• Experience advising Board-level stakeholders and managing complex operational risks.
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience leading teams, managing contractors and improving Health and Safety performance across a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Health and Safety strategy, governance and assurance framework across the business.
• Advising the Board and senior leadership team on key risks, legal duties and performance.
• Overseeing Health and Safety risk across a large infrastructure estate, including work at height, electrical safety and contractor activities.
• Leading and developing the Health and Safety team while driving improvements in safety culture and supply chain performance.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Board liaison

Risk management

Job description

Irwin and Colton in Reading is seeking a Health and Safety Director to shape strategy across a major UK infrastructure business. The role will lead the company-wide Health and Safety strategy, advise the Board on risks and legal duties, and drive improvements across a large, multi-site estate.

Successful candidates will have significant senior Health and Safety leadership experience in infrastructure or construction, a strong grasp of UK H&S legislation and ISO 45001, and a proven ability to