Head of Health & Safety

Job Type:Head of Health & Safety

Location: Ingatestone, CM4

Salary Range:50k to 60k + Car + Package

Job Purpose:

To provide expert H&S guidance and leadership toconstruction operations, ensuring the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures that guarantee full compliance with UK H&S legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties of the post are :

• Lead Health and Safety Strategy - Develop and implement a robust health and safety strategy, policies & procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Risk Management and Compliance:Conducting and reviewing risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and implement corrective actions.
• Regulatory Compliance:Ensuring all construction activities comply with UK H&S legislation, the CDM Regulations, and relevant ISO standards. This includes reporting serious incidents, accidents or occupational diseases to the HSE.
• Site Inspections and Audits:Performing regular site inspections and audits to monitor performance, identify non-compliance, and ensure corrective actions are completed and reported.
• Policy Development: Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures and guidance
• Incident Investigation:Leading investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
• Training and Education:Providing or coordinating H&S training, inductions for employees to ensure awareness of safety practices and procedures.
• Communication and Consultation:Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Contract Managers, the client and the HSE. This involves fostering a positive H&S culture and consulting employees on safety matters.
• Documentation and Reporting:Maintaining detailed and accurate records of inspections, incidents, training, and risk assessments for audits and reporting performance data to senior management.
• Strategic Board Member: Contribute to setting strategy, reviewing business plans and budgets, supporting effective governance, identifying risks and helping to set xxx culture, values and ethical standards.
• Continuous Improvement:Driving continuous improvement in H&S performance and staying up-to-date with changes in legislation and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.

To qualify for this postion you must have the below:

• Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety or related field

• Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a health and safety role experience working in a safety-critical environment

• Proven experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and regular site safety audits to identify and mitigate hazards.

• Able to lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

• In-depth knowledge of construction safety standards

• Understanding of environmental and quality management skills

• Excellent prioritisation, organisational and decision-making skills

• Ability to utilise data, analyse and communicate key information

• Report writing and incident documentation

• Ability to communicate effectively, present key information and influence

• A willingness to attend appropriate training and development, as requested.

• Willingness to travel to sites to deliver in your role.

• This role will require the post holder to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

• A flexible approach to working hours