Head of Health and Safety

Location: Devon
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 DOE

The Role

The Head of Health and Safety oversees quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across the business. You will ensure a strong safety-first culture and drive continuous improvement through effective risk management.

This role involves regular travel to projects across the UK, with occasional extended hours or weekend working to meet urgent business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder engagement and liaison with industry regulators
• Team leadership and development, including mentoring, training, and awareness programmes
• Carrying out risk assessments and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining QHSE policies

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a similar Health and Safety role
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Experience within civils or marine construction environments
• TechIOSH, NEBOSH, and ideally CMIOSH qualifications
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent
• Proven team leadership skills

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, the company offers:

• Car allowance
• Company bonus
• Private medical and life insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the steps below or contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888 for an informal chat.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.