Head of Health and Safety

Head of Health and Safety
London | £80,000 - £85,000 + Excellent Benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a dynamic Principal Contractor to recruit a Head of Health and Safety. The company turnover circa £50m and are growing rapidly. Their projects range from new build residential, cut & carve through to Grade 2 listed major refurbishments. This organisation are looking for a creative, innovative, individual with new ideas and can ensure that the business continues its track record of successful delivery of high-profile projects.

This role will suit either an experienced Head of Safety, or a Senior Manager looking for their first step in a leadership position.

Responsibilities for the Head of Health and Safety will include:

Assessing current health safety standards across the business and identifying opportunities to drive past compliance and ensure the organisation is a true leader in health and safety
Keeping updated with key changes to legislation and ensuring the organisation remains compliant
Engaging with senior managers, clients and external stakeholders ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical health and safety related enquires
Continually developing and reviewing the health, safety management system in line with the industries best practiceThe successful Head of Health and Safety will have:

Proven experience in a similar leadership role within construction or civil engineering, experience
Ideally a NEBOSH or NVQ 5 (or equivalent) and membership of IOSH
The ability to influence and engage key internal and external stakeholders
A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations The Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality position will require an individual who is ready to take the next step in their health and safety career. For further information or to discuss your career, contact Kristian Gribble on or (phone number removed). Job Reference KG 2867.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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