Health & Safety Director

Position: Health & Safety Director
Health & Safety Director - Construction

Location - Warrington

Salary/Package - £80,000 - £90,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected construction contractor with a heritage spanning more than 70 years. Operating across the UK, they specialise in delivering high-quality residential developments, affordable housing, build-to-rent, multi-family, student accommodation, and mixed-use schemes, alongside commercial and public sector projects.

Known for their collaborative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to quality, the business has built long-standing partnerships with leading developers, housing associations, and public sector clients. Through continued investment in their people, modern construction methods, and sustainable delivery, they continue to secure major projects and strengthen their reputation as a trusted construction partner.

As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Health & Safety Director to lead and develop the company's health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing strategy.

The Role

As Health & Safety Director, you will be responsible for:

Leading the company's Health & Safety strategy across all construction operations

Promoting a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture throughout the business

Ensuring compliance with all current health & safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practice

Providing strategic advice and guidance to the senior leadership team on all HSE matters

Developing, implementing, and reviewing company HSE policies, procedures, and management systems

Monitoring compliance through audits, inspections, and site visits across multiple projects

Investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing preventative measures

Leading health & safety training initiatives and promoting continuous professional development

Supporting pre-construction teams with risk management and safe planning of works

Working closely with operational teams to ensure health & safety remains at the forefront of project delivery

Managing relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders

Driving continuous improvement across health, safety, environmental, and quality performance

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Health & Safety Director will have:

Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role within the construction industry

Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor

Strong knowledge of residential construction, including high-rise, low-rise, traditional build, and Design & Build projects

Excellent understanding of UK health & safety legislation and CDM Regulations

Experience developing and implementing company-wide HSE strategies

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience leading audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) as a minimum

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards chartered status would be advantageous

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £80,000 - £90,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a growing and highly respected main contractor

Strategic leadership role with influence across the entire business

Exposure to a varied portfolio of high-rise, low-rise, traditional build, and Design & Build residential projects

Long-term career progression within a financially stable organisation

Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative working environment

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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