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Head of Health and Safety

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 100,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Head of Health & Safety – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

The Opportunity

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Head of Health & Safety to drive and lead HSEQ strategy across a diverse portfolio of major projects.

This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape safety culture at a business-critical level, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to deliver best-in-class health, safety and wellbeing performance.

You’ll play a key role in influencing behaviour, embedding a proactive safety culture, and ensuring the highest standards are consistently achieved across all operations.

The Role

As Head of Health & Safety, you will:

Lead the development and implementation of the company-wide HSEQ strategy 
	
Provide expert guidance to senior leadership and project teams 
	
Drive a positive, proactive safety culture across all sites 
	
Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards 
	
Oversee audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives 
	
Lead incident investigations and ensure effective corrective actions 
	
Manage and develop the H&S team across multiple projects 
	
Engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies 
	
Monitor performance metrics and report at board level 

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a senior H&S leadership role within civil engineering or infrastructure 
	
Strong working knowledge of major project environments (e.g. highways, rail, energy, utilities) 
	
Demonstrable experience driving cultural change and behavioural safety 
	
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills 
	
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential 
	
Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards) preferred 

Why Apply?

Opportunity to influence and shape safety strategy at a senior level 
	
Work on high-profile, complex infrastructure projects 
	
Be part of a forward-thinking, growth-focused organisation 
	
Strong support from senior leadership with real autonomy in the role 
	
Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package 

If you're a passionate H&S leader looking to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career

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