Job Description

Regional Head of Health & Safety
Rail / Civil Engineering
Office Locations: Pontyclun (Wales), Highbridge (Western), or Swanley (South East)
Regional Responsibility: South Region Wales, Western & Southern
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to lead and shape safety standards across a diverse and expanding business? We are seeking a highly motivated Regional Head of Health & Safety to take the helm for our South region and related business units across Wales, Western, and the South East (Southern). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence safety culture, oversee project safety performance, and support our teams on a portfolio of challenging projects and contracts.
About Us
You will join a dedicated team of SHEQ specialists supporting business units, projects, and contracts nationwide. Our SHEQ team comprises expert advisors in various geographical and technical specialisms, committed to fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance across the organisation.
The Role
Reporting directly to the SHEQ Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all health, safety, quality and environmental matters within the South Region. Your role will involve providing expert guidance, supporting operational teams, and representing the business at senior client and stakeholder meetings. You will also contribute to bid responses and project planning, ensuring safety excellence is embedded at every stage.
Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and support on health, safety, and welfare issues to all project stakeholders.
• Foster a positive SHEQ culture through coaching, behavioural interventions, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and client requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project Health & Safety Plans.
• Conduct site safety inspections, including occasional weekend and night visits, to verify adherence to safety standards.
• Address and close out corrective actions from inspections, promoting continuous improvement.
• Liaise with client safety representatives and regulatory authorities on all health and safety matters.
• Investigate accidents and incidents thoroughly, ensuring lessons learned are shared and implemented.
• Support open communication on health and safety across project teams.
• Monitor and report on health and safety performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and support the development of H&S Advisors and Managers within the region.
• Deliver in-house training on relevant health and safety topics.
• Proactively contribute to the development of "Best Practice" safety standards across the organisation.
• Oversee the management of the Company's Principle Contractors Licence (Rail projects).

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior or Regional Head of Health & Safety in rail or civil engineering environments.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications (Degree, Diploma, HNC/HND).
• Strong experience working within relevant construction and engineering project environments.
• Chartered status or working towards IOSH Chartership.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service).
• Up to 3 volunteer days annually.
• Company-contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Family Private medical insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
• A supportive culture focused on personal and professional development, with clear pathways for career progression.
• Internal development programmes including Women in Leadership, Purposeful Leadership and much more.
• Ongoing learning opportunities in a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Employee forums that give your voice a platform.

If you are passionate about leading safety excellence and want to make a real difference in a forward-thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Skills Required