Health and Safety Director

Ballymore Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property developer in London seeks a Health & Safety Director to implement strategic health and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in senior roles, specifically in construction and development projects. Responsibilities include improving operational safety and compliance, while acting as a safety ambassador within the company. This role is pivotal for leading sustainable change and ensuring regulatory adherence. Competitive compensation and a chance to work on prominent projects await.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a senior leadership role.
• Experience leading health & safety in construction and development projects.
• Must hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Implement health & safety strategies in line with company goals.
• Collaborate with the Construction Director to improve safety performance.
• Act as an ambassador for safety culture throughout the company.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Communication and influencing

Operational efficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree / NEBOSH / NCRQ Diploma or NVQ5

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Job description

Health & Safety Director - Permanent, Canary Wharf

Ballymore is an independently-minded property developer with a multi award-winning portfolio of some of Europe’s largest urban development projects. As the scale and ambition of our work grows, we never forget the importance of working to the highest standards on every individual element of every development, creating places in which people, business, culture and society can thrive.

We’re powered by our people – it’s what makes Ballymore, Ballymore. This ethos is only possible because of our people, who work as one team to constantly and consistently deliver developments to which we are proud to put our name.

About the role

Responsible for the implementation of the Group’s strategy to deliver outstanding Health & Safety performance. They will provide advice and direction on all matters relating to Health & Safety and employee welfare at the highest level. The role forms a key element of a transformation plan to achieve a sustainable step-change in the safety leadership culture, capability, and performance of the business.

The principal responsibility will be to collaborate with the Construction Director to:

• Develop and implement an effective safety leadership strategy which aligns with business growth plan adhering to regulatory compliance
• Improve operational efficiency and performance to achieve commercial success
• Balance reactive compliance monitoring requirements with proactive focus and development of leading strategy in health and safety initiatives.

This position will act as an ambassador and role model for the Safety function with an engaging communication and influencing style to managing expectations at all levels of the business and an appetite to drive long-term, sustainable change within the business.

The successful candidate will

• Have a minimum of 10 years experience in a senior leadership role
• Experience of leading health & safety within construction, refurbishment, and development projects
• Hold a Degree / NEBOSH / NCRQ Diploma or NVQ5 (or equivalent)
• Be a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

If of interest, submit your application and the team will be in touch to discuss further details of the role.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.

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