Head of Health and Safety Full Time NEW

City, Leeds
PSI Global Group Limited

Director of Health, Safety and Environment

Location: Yorkshire (Leeds)

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Excellent benefits (salary depend on experience)

A leading construction company is seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Health, Safety and Environment to lead the development and execution of its HSE policies across a diverse range of construction projects.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, well-respected construction business with a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for delivering quality.

This is a key leadership role within an ambitious and values-driven business committed to building with integrity, safety, and sustainability at its core. You ll play a critical part in shaping the culture and systems that protect people and ensure project excellence.

Key Responsibilities of the HSE Head:

• Create and oversee robust health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies aligned with UK legislation and best practice.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance, driving continuous improvement.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, conduct root cause analysis, and implement action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver HSE training and first aid instruction while championing safety awareness across all levels of the organisation.

What We re Looking For:

• A proven and extensive background in health and safety at senior management level within the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and a practical approach to applying it on live projects.
• Able to influence and engage with all levels of staff, from site teams to senior leadership.
• Skilled in root cause analysis and confident producing detailed reports and action plans that drive real change.
• Experience of managing a team (H&S Managers, Advisors etc)