At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives for major projects in the utilities sector.
- Company: Join a top civil engineering and utilities contractor with a strong safety record.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in health and safety, ideally in construction or utilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a leading civil engineering and utilities contractor to recruit a Head of Health and Safety. The role is focused on helping to ensure the safe delivery of major works projects within the utilities sector. The organisation has an excellent track record across health and safety, and this role is critical to this continued success.
Responsibilities for the Head of Health and Safety will include:
- Liaising with senior managers, clients and external stakeholders, ensuring responsibilities are clear and answering technical health and safety-related enquiries
- Assessing upcoming challenges and ensuring health and safety solutions are in place
- Constantly assessing opportunities for health and safety improvement
- Leading on major health and safety incident investigations to identify root cause and making recommendations to prevent reoccurrence
The successful Head of Health and Safety candidate will have:
- Proven leadership experience in a similar role ideally within construction, utilities, civil engineering or a related industry
- Experience in influencing, engaging and coaching senior management and engaging with site level operations
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) - desirable
- A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance, and regulations
Head of Health and Safety in Warrington employer: Irwin and Colton
Irwin and Colton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where health and safety is prioritised, particularly in the civil engineering and utilities sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits including car allowances, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in health and safety.
