Head of Health & Safety

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior safety professional to join a leading civil engineering company to manage a team across  Kent & South East region on a number of civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have operated at a strategic level but also happy to remain hands on when required.The role will also require managing a team of Health, Safety and Environmental professionals and be responsible for growing the team. Civil engineering experience will be essential for the role.

The Role:

• To lead the Health and Safety focused culture across the project and promote good safety behaviour
• To be an expert in Health and Safety legislation and best practice to assist with compliance and continuous improvement
• To build strategic vision for the region
• To promote company values in all dealings with other employees, clients, subcontractors and other external contacts
• Report into board level on safety matters.

The Candidate:

• 5 years+ health & safety experience
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Grad IOSH 
• Must have relevant Civil engineering experience

Reference: PMu 14119