Health & Safety Director Salary: Up to £75,000 + Company Car
Location: North East England (Head Office based with regular regional site travel)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Lead, Influence and Elevate Safety Culture A well-established contractor operating across the demolition, earthworks and asbestos sectors is seeking a highly experienced Health & Safety Director to provide strategic leadership across its operations.
This senior role is critical in driving compliance, strengthening risk management processes and embedding a proactive, high-performing safety culture across multiple divisions.
Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain and oversee the company’s Health & Safety Management System, ensuring all procedures, safe systems of work and documentation remain effective and up to date

* Provide senior H&S leadership to the asbestos services division, supporting Contracts Managers, Supervisors and Operatives

* Lead, mentor and develop the Health & Safety Officer team, ensuring consistency, coordination and professional growth

* Produce and review Health & Safety documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Construction Phase Plans and site induction materials

* Plan and conduct regular site audits and inspections, offering practical guidance and coaching at all levels

* Coordinate training requirements in collaboration with internal training resources to ensure ongoing competence

* Act as a key safety representative when engaging with clients, Principal Designers, the HSE and trade bodies

* Oversee third-party audits to maintain licences, accreditations and regulatory compliance

* Support tendering and pre-qualification processes by providing high-quality Health & Safety input

Candidate Requirements * Proven senior-level Health & Safety leadership experience within demolition.

* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations

* Demonstrable experience developing and embedding positive safety culture

* Chartered or working toward CMIOSH, with relevant qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma)

* Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders

* Proactive, solutions-focused leadership style with high professional standards

This role offers a long-term opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety strategy within a complex, high-risk operational environment.