Health & Safety Director

Health & Safety Director

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