Health & Safety Director in City of London

A leading London-based property developer and contractor is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Director to provide strategic leadership across a large, complex development and construction portfolio.

Reporting to the Executive team, you will set and deliver the Group H&S strategy, embed a best-in-class safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide assurance at Board level. You\’ll lead a high-performing H&S function and work closely with project, commercial and delivery teams across major urban schemes.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and delivering Group Health & Safety strategy
• Driving a proactive, values-led safety culture across employees and supply chain
• Ensuring compliance with UK legislation including CDM and Building Safety
• Providing Board-level reporting and governance
• Oversight of high-risk, complex construction projects
• Leading audits, investigations and continuous improvement

About you

• Senior H&S leader within a property developer, main contractor or major construction organisation
• Strong Board-level stakeholder engagement experience
• Deep knowledge of UK construction H&S legislationNEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent); CMIOSH preferred
• Proven ability to influence, lead and drive cultural change

Package: Competitive executive salary + bonus + benefits