Regional Head of Health and Safety

Location: Pontyclun (Wales) (South Region)

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 plus car allowance and package including:

- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Company contributory Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards

A reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets are looking to hire a Regional Head of Safety to join their established and expanding business and take the health & safety lead for the South region and associated business units throughout Wales, Western and the South East (Southern), overseeing all Health & Safety related matters on a portfolio of projects and contracts.

The Role

As Regional Head of Health & Safety, you will be responsible for the management of all Health and Safety related matters in the South business regions reporting directly to the Group SHEQ Director. This role will focus and coordinate H&S support across all business streams in the South Region. Encompassing site visit support, support to the Regional Managing Director and Regional Operations Directors, representing the business at senior level client meetings, supporting PQQ and bid responses.

Your day to day duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

- To provide informed advice, guidance and support on health, safety and welfare matters to all parties.
- To promote a positive SHEQ culture in the business by coaching and supporting behavioural interventions.
- Ensure implementation of agreed solutions to achieve compliance with Health and Safety Legislation.
- To contribute to the preparation of Project Health and Safety Plans and ensure compliance with their requirements.
- To provide detailed H&S input into all stages of the project process from initial pre-qualification to contract completion to ensure that projects are executed in a safe manner.
- To undertake Site Safety Inspections in accordance with the H&S Inspection plan
- Preparation of monthly health and safety reports for region / business.
- To manage the Company's Principle Contractors Licence (Rail only).
- across the organisation.
- Manage and support the development of direct report - H&S Advisors & H&S Managers.

Requirements

- To excel in this role, you will have previous experience as Senior and/or Regional Head of Health & Safety in a rail and civil engineering project or framework contract environment.
- Relevant qualification in Health & Safety - Degree/Diploma/HNC/HND
- Experience working in a rail project environments
- Chartered or working towards chartered status - IOSH

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about this role please get in touch or apply now.

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