Head of Health & Safety
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £100,000 - £130,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionKenneth Brian Associates are partnering with a leading refurbishment and fit-out contractor who are seeking an experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead H&S, fire safety, and temporary works governance across a complex project portfolio.
This is a senior leadership role with Board exposure and the authority to stop works where serious risk is identified. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight while maintaining a strong visible presence across live construction sites.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop the company’s ISO 45001 aligned H&S Management System
*Oversee CDM Principal Contractor duties and Temporary Works governance
*Lead fire safety compliance in line with legislation, JCOP, and insurer requirements
*Drive audits, assurance activities, incident investigations, and continuous improvement
*Work closely with operational teams across sites, promoting a proactive safety culture
*Challenge unsafe behaviours and commercial pressures where necessary
*Report on risk, compliance, and performance at senior leadership level
Requirements
*Level 6/7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
*CMIOSH or working towards Chartership
Strong knowledge of:
*CDM Regulations 2015
*Building Safety Act 2022
*Fire Safety legislation
*Temporary Works / BS 5975
*Experience within construction, ideally refurbishment or fit-out
*Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
*Comfortable being site-based regularly and engaging directly with project teams
An excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor in a pivotal leadership position with genuine influence across both operations and business strategy.
This is a senior leadership role with Board exposure and the authority to stop works where serious risk is identified. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight while maintaining a strong visible presence across live construction sites.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop the company’s ISO 45001 aligned H&S Management System
*Oversee CDM Principal Contractor duties and Temporary Works governance
*Lead fire safety compliance in line with legislation, JCOP, and insurer requirements
*Drive audits, assurance activities, incident investigations, and continuous improvement
*Work closely with operational teams across sites, promoting a proactive safety culture
*Challenge unsafe behaviours and commercial pressures where necessary
*Report on risk, compliance, and performance at senior leadership level
Requirements
*Level 6/7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
*CMIOSH or working towards Chartership
Strong knowledge of:
*CDM Regulations 2015
*Building Safety Act 2022
*Fire Safety legislation
*Temporary Works / BS 5975
*Experience within construction, ideally refurbishment or fit-out
*Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
*Comfortable being site-based regularly and engaging directly with project teams
An excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor in a pivotal leadership position with genuine influence across both operations and business strategy.
Job number 3751108
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