Head of Health & Safety

Location: Surrey (with travel across the South East)
Salary: £90,000 – £110,000 + Company Car + Bonus + Benefits

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing organisation operating across civil engineering, plant hire, commercial, industrial and residential construction sectors is seeking to appoint a Head of Health & Safety.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the Health & Safety function, driving both strategic direction and practical delivery across a multi-site operation.

The business operates across approximately 16 sites with a workforce of 300+ employees, and this position will play a key role in embedding a proactive, positive safety culture across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety strategy, policies and management systems

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM Regulations

• Provide leadership and guidance to operational teams across multiple construction and infrastructure projects

• Oversee the preparation and review of key documentation, including Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, risk assessments and inspection reports

• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

• Manage and maintain external accreditations and certifications

• Develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring workforce competency and ongoing engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, regulators and external auditors

• Monitor performance through audits, inspections, KPIs and reporting, driving continuous improvement

• Support pre-construction and tender processes, advising on risk, methodology and compliance requirements

• Promote a positive safety culture through effective communication, leadership and engagement at all levels

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards

• Strong background within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure environments

• Proven experience operating at Senior H&S Manager or Head of level

• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations

• Experience managing H&S across multiple sites and complex operations

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation

What’s on Offer

• £85,000 – £110,000 + company car + discretionary bonus

• Opportunity to lead and shape the H&S function within a growing business

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors

• A mix of strategic leadership and hands-on operational involvement

• Long-term opportunity within a stable and expanding organisation

Additional Information

This role will require travel across multiple sites in Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire and Hampshire. Candidates should be comfortable operating in both office and site-based environments.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Agency notes
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday, and is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety Risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered (£85k-£110k) will be dependent on experience. You will be entitled to a company car / car allowance + 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + pension + up to 10% bonus.