Head of Environment, Health, and Safety
7 days ago
London
PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for a Head of H&S in London. This will be working for a Civils contractor who delivery Groundworks, RC, Civils and Infrastructure projects in London and the S/E. Please see more details below. Job Summary The Head of Health & Safety will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of health and safety across multiple construction projects, with a primary focus on civil engineering, groundworks, and reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction. The role is responsible for developing and implementing robust safety management systems, ensuring legal compliance, and embedding a strong safety culture across all projects and business operations. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership • Develop and implement the company-wide Health & Safety strategy aligned with business objectives and operational growth., • Provide expert advice to the board and senior management team on health, safety, and risk management matters., • Promote a positive safety culture across all projects and business units., • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance health and safety performance. Operational Management • Oversee health and safety performance across multiple civil engineering, groundworks, and RC frame projects., • Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards., • Develop and implement safe systems of work, policies, procedures, and guidance., • Support operational teams with risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and construction phase plans. Project Safety Oversight • Provide health and safety leadership for complex construction activities including:, • Excavation and groundworks operations, • Piling and substructure works, • Basement construction and temporary works, • Reinforced concrete frame construction, • Structural alterations and associated civil engineering activities, • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety reviews to ensure compliance and best practice., • Support project teams in identifying, managing, and mitigating construction risks. Team Leadership • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Health & Safety Managers, Advisors, and Site Inspectors., • Provide coaching and professional development to strengthen the safety team., • Ensure consistent implementation of safety standards across all sites. Compliance & Governance • Maintain and manage the company Health & Safety Management System., • Lead internal and external audits in line with ISO 45001 and other relevant standards., • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and client expectations., • Manage relationships with regulators, clients, and industry bodies where required. Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with clients, principal contractors, consultants, and subcontractors to maintain high safety standards., • Support pre-construction activities including tender submissions, risk reviews, and project start-up planning. Experience • Extensive experience in construction health and safety leadership roles., • Strong background in civil engineering, groundworks, and RC frame construction projects., • Experience overseeing safety on large-scale, high-value construction schemes., • Proven experience managing health and safety teams across multiple sites. Qualifications • NEBOSH Construction Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent)., • Chartered membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH (CMIOSH) desirable., • Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK health and safety legislation., • Experience working with ISO 45001 management systems. Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more information!