Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing

If you are an ambitious Head of H&S looking for a new challenge in large scale building construction and would like to help shape future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

What matters to us

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Health and Safety Degree Qualified (or experienceequivalent to a degree with minimum NEBOSH Level 6)
• ExtensiveHSW experience in the build sector e.g. industrial, commercial, residentialetc.
• In-DepthKnowledge and experience of UK Regulatory and Industry Standards includinglegislation CDM regulations, ISO 45001 and 45003
• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards
• Team management and development experience
• Demonstration of knowledge and practicalapplication of planning and construction activities.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge ofMicrosoft Office.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Data analysis for Decision Making
• Leadership and management training
• Experience managing a remote, geographicallydispersed team.
• Experience and/or qualification in behaviouralmanagement and change programs.
• Experience/Knowledge of HSW technology,digitalisation and AI implementation and development

Your contribution to our company

• The Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW)will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of HSW across theBuild subdivision. This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shapeand influence a growing build business, embedding a strong, consistent, andhigh-performing HSW culture across a diverse portfolio of constructionprojects.
• The role requires regular travel to project sitesand offices across the United Kingdom. We are seeking a credible, engaging, andmotivated senior HSW leader with extensive experience across construction andbuild environments.

Key Responsibilities;

• Ensure the implementation of company Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) requirements across the Build subdivision, ensuring alignment with company objectives, industry best practice, and applicable legislation and standards, including ISO 45001, ISO 45003 (psychosocial risk management), the CDM Regulations 2015, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Fire Safety Act 2021.
• Act as the senior HSW advisor to the Managing Directors for Build, providing strategic advice aligned to the risk profile of current and future build activities.
• Report to the UK HSW Director, ensuring alignment with company-wide HSW strategy, standards, and performance expectations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on HSW performance across business units, project sites, and the supply chain.
• Use data, KPIs, trend analysis, and leading indicators to drive continuous improvement, mitigate harm, and provide clear insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Establish and oversee HSW assurance processes, including audits, inspections, performance reviews, and governance forums.
• Lead continuous improvement in HSW performance, engagement, assurance, and reporting management processes.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and operational teams to embed HSW into build planning, design coordination, construction, and handover.
• Ensure HSW is fully integrated into project delivery in line with CDM 2015 requirements, emergency preparedness, and risk management processes.
• Take collective ownership of HSW outcomes alongside Build leadership team.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Build HSW team, ensuring effective performance, clear accountability, and continuous professional development. Ensure HSW team competence and capacity align with the Build subdivision's risk profile and delivery model.
• Support and advocate for the Better Together culture programme across the Build subdivision, promoting engagement, positive behaviours, and shared ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Ensure all project staff receive appropriate HSW training and support the development of Build operational teams through tailored training, mentoring, workshops, and development plans.
• Oversee occupational health and wellbeing arrangements across Build, including health surveillance, fitness for work, and mental health support.
• Work closely with the Head of Occupational Health & Wellbeing to ensure effective programme delivery, reporting, and alignment with company requirements.
• Oversee and support incident investigations, ensuring robust analysis, effective corrective actions, and the sharing and embedding of lessons learned across Build projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, and the supply chain to support compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Support development, implementation and maintenance of HSW management systems, procedures, and standards across the Build subdivision.
• Ensure systems support compliance, consistency, assurance, and continuousimprovement, aligned with internal requirements and external standards.

Pre-employment screening is required for this position. More information on our career website.

What you stand to gain

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset - the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward - with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications - careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting - the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE- clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate's entry

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