At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape Health and Safety strategy for a major UK infrastructure programme.
- Company: Join one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive influence, and the chance to drive cultural change.
- Other info: A unique opportunity to influence across complex delivery partners.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture in a nationally important programme.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in safety-critical environments and strategic transformation.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
We are seeking an exceptional Health and Safety Director to join the Executive Board of one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure programmes.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead an established function and set the Health and Safety strategy across the organisation.
This is a strategic change role.
As the programme shifts to a new phase, you will anticipate its changing risk profile and deliver a best-in-class zero-harm strategy.
Key responsibilities: Develop, communicate and deliver the Health and Safety strategy across the organisation and its supply chain.
Advise and provide assurance to the Chief Executive and Executive Board on performance, significant risks and critical controls.
Adapt the safety strategy as the programme transitions into a new phase.
Lead organisational and cultural change, strengthening psychological safety and constructive challenge.
Lead, motivate and develop the Health and Safety function, ensuring it has the capability required for the programme’s next phase.
You will bring: Senior Health and Safety leadership experience in a complex, safety-critical environment.
A record of delivering strategic and cultural transformation.
Experience in a client or contractor organisation in complex infrastructure.
The intellect and judgement to shape strategy through changing programme phases.
Executive-level influence and the confidence to challenge constructively.
Experience building alignment across complex delivery partners and supply chains.
Candidates from infrastructure, rail, highways, nuclear, aviation, energy, defence and other regulated sectors are encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to shape safety culture across a nationally important programme.
Health & Safety Director employer: Newsom Consulting Ltd
London St. Pancras High Speed is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the redevelopment of one of the UK's most iconic transport hubs. With a strong focus on employee growth and collaboration, the company fosters a dynamic work culture that values innovation and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in enhancing passenger experience while maintaining operational continuity. Located in the heart of London, employees benefit from a vibrant environment that encourages professional development and offers exposure to high-profile projects within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
