Head of Health & Safety

Job Type: Head of Health & Safety Location: Ingatestone, CM4 Salary Range: £50k to £60k + Car + Package Job Purpose: To provide expert H&S guidance and leadership to construction operations, ensuring the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures that guarantee full compliance with UK H&S legislation. Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties of the post are : * Lead Health and Safety Strategy - Develop and implement a robust health and safety strategy, policies & procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. * Risk Management and Compliance: Conducting and reviewing risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and implement corrective actions. * Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all construction activities comply with UK H&S legislation, the CDM Regulations, and relevant ISO standards. This includes reporting serious incidents, accidents or occupational diseases to the HSE. * Site Inspections and Audits: Performing regular site inspections and audits to monitor performance, identify non-compliance, and ensure corrective actions are completed and reported. * Policy Development: Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures and guidance * Incident Investigation: Leading investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrence. * Training and Education: Providing or coordinating H&S training, inductions for employees to ensure awareness of safety practices and procedures. * Communication and Consultation: Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Contract Managers, the client and the HSE. This involves fostering a positive H&S culture and consulting employees on safety matters. * Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining detailed and accurate records of inspections, incidents, training, and risk assessments for audits and reporting performance data to senior management. * Strategic Board Member: Contribute to setting strategy, reviewing business plans and budgets, supporting effective governance, identifying risks and helping to set xxx culture, values and ethical standards. * Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement in H&S performance and staying up-to-date with changes in legislation and industry best practices through ongoing professional development. To qualify for this postion you must have the below: * Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety or related field * Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a health and safety role experience working in a safety-critical environment * Proven experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and regular site safety audits to identify and mitigate hazards. * Able to lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. * In-depth knowledge of construction safety standards * Understanding of environmental and quality management skills * Excellent prioritisation, organisational and decision-making skills * Ability to utilise data, analyse and communicate key information * Report writing and incident documentation * Ability to communicate effectively, present key information and influence * A willingness to attend appropriate training and development, as requested. * Willingness to travel to sites to deliver in your role. * This role will require the post holder to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. * A flexible approach to working hours