Health & Safety Director
New Yesterday
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Company Car
Location: North East England (Head Office based with regular regional site travel)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Lead, Influence and Elevate Safety Culture
A well-established contractor operating across the demolition, earthworks and asbestos sectors is seeking a highly experienced Health & Safety Director to provide strategic leadership across its operations.
This senior role is critical in driving compliance, strengthening risk management processes and embedding a proactive, high-performing safety culture across multiple divisions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain and oversee the company's Health & Safety Management System, ensuring all procedures, safe systems of work and documentation remain effective and up to date
Provide senior H&S leadership to the asbestos services division, supporting Contracts Managers, Supervisors and Operatives
Lead, mentor and develop the Health & Safety Officer team, ensuring consistency, coordination and professional growth
Produce and review Health & Safety documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Construction Phase Plans and site induction materials
Plan and conduct regular site audits and inspections, offering practical guidance and coaching at all levels
Coordinate training requirements in collaboration with internal training resources to ensure ongoing competence
Act as a key safety representative when engaging with clients, Principal Designers, the HSE and trade bodies
Oversee third-party audits to maintain licences, accreditations and regulatory compliance
Support tendering and pre-qualification processes by providing high-quality Health & Safety input
Candidate Requirements
Proven senior-level Health & Safety leadership experience within demolition.
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
Demonstrable experience developing and embedding positive safety culture
Chartered or working toward CMIOSH, with relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma)
Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders
Proactive, solutions-focused leadership style with high professional standards
This role offers a long-term opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety strategy within a complex, high-risk operational environment
- Location:
- Ovington
- Salary:
- £65,000 - £75,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction