Job Description

• London
• Permanent / Full Time
• £150,000.00 - £160,000.00 Per YEAR (GBP)
• 09 Mar 2026

We are partnering with a well-established and renowned, multi-disciplined specialist civils subcontractor. They are seeking an experienced Group Health & Safety Director to lead and shape the company’s health, safety, and compliance strategy across the organisation.

This is a senior leadership appointment offering the opportunity to influence safety culture at a strategic level while ensuring best-in-class standards are maintained across a diverse portfolio of projects and services. Candidates from both subcontracting and principal contracting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Role As Group Health & Safety Director, you will take overall responsibility for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s health, safety, and compliance framework across all divisions.

• Lead and implement the group-wide Health & Safety strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practice.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Health & Safety function across multiple divisions.
• Manage and develop the HSE team, supporting professional growth and ensuring effective delivery across projects.
• Work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to embed a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance, including incident reduction, reporting standards, and risk management processes.
• Lead internal and external audits, investigations, and compliance reviews where required.
• Develop and maintain robust policies, procedures, and safety management systems.
• Act as the company’s senior safety representative for clients, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Support the business in maintaining and enhancing industry accreditations and standards.

We are looking for senior Health & Safety professionals with strategic experience in construction, civil engineering, or specialist contracting environments. Both subcontracting and principal contracting experience will be considered.

• Extensive Health & Safety leadership experience within construction, civil engineering, or specialist contracting sectors
• Chartered status (CMIOSH) or working towards chartership strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading and developing Health & Safety teams
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operational teams
• Track record in driving cultural change and continuous improvement in safety performance
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills

This is a highly influential leadership role within a respected, long-established contractor. You will shape the company’s future safety strategy and ensure the organisation continues to achieve exceptional standards across its operations, whether your background is in subcontracting or principal contracting. Apply Now