Health & Safety Lead

Hiring: Health & Safety Lead

Article by Hayleigh

07 Sep 2026 • 2 min read

The Opportunity:

Due to continued success, we are seeking an experienced Construction Health & Safety Lead to drive health, safety, and continual improvement across our construction operations. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will act as the company’s health and safety subject matter expert, working closely with project teams to ensure the highest standards of compliance, leadership, and safety performance.
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the UK’s leading privately owned Civil Engineering and Building Construction contractors.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle or allowance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory company pension
• Life insurance
• Bi-annual bonus
• On-site parking
• Private healthcare
• Potential for progression within the business

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the company’s Health & Safety Management System.
• Provide practical support, coaching, and mentoring to operational teams.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice.
• Monitor H&S performance data and provide management reports.
• Support tender submissions and client health & safety requirements.

About You:

• Strong construction health and safety experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Practical knowledge of UK H&S legislation and construction best practice.
• Ability to build a positive safety culture and support operational teams.
• You need to be able to reliably commute to DE65 5GE or relocate before starting work.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping a proactive safety culture and supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across the business.

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