Head of Health and Safety

Location Hertfordshire
Discipline: HSE Director
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to £75,000 + Great Benefits
Contact name: Rachel Kennedy

Contact email: rachel@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: RK2858
Published: 1 day ago
Startdate: ASAP

Head of Health & Safety
Hertfordshire & Central London (local project travel)

£65,000 – £75,000 + excellent benefits

About the Company

We are working with a well-established Tier 1 scaffolding and temporary structures contractor, delivering high-profile projects across Central London for leading main contractors.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Taking full ownership of Health & Safety across multiple live projects and operational teams

  • Being visible and present on sites, working closely with directors, contract managers, and site teams

  • Maintaining and developing a positive safety culture, while introducing new ideas and improvements

  • Overseeing compliance, inspections, audits, and continual improvement initiatives

What You’ll Need

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (NEBOSH Construction/NEBOSH Diploma is a strong advantage)

  • Proven Health & Safety experience within scaffolding, temporary works, or similar high-risk environments

  • Confidence to operate autonomously and influence at senior and operational levels

  • A proactive, people-focused approach to behavioural and cultural change

Package & Benefits

  • £65,000 – £75,000 salary

  • Company vehicle and expenses

  • Ongoing investment in professional development (including IOSH and further qualifications)