Associate Director Building Safety

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director – Health, Safety & Wellbeing to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a diverse portfolio of operational, commercial, residential and retail environments.

This senior leadership role will drive a positive safety culture, lead high-performing teams, and ensure health, safety and wellbeing are embedded across all business activities.

• Lead and develop the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team, driving performance and capability.
• Provide strategic direction on health, safety and wellbeing across complex operational environments.
• Influence senior stakeholders and ensure accountability for HSW performance.
• Oversee risk management, audits, inspections and compliance programmes, including ISO 45001.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Lead incident management, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive HSW transformation programmes, innovation and best practice.
• Develop strong relationships with regulators, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Provide assurance and reporting to senior leadership on HSW performance and risk.

Essential:

• Degree, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification
• Chartered IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent membership
• Significant experience leading health and safety within complex operational or construction environments
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver organisational change
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance and best practice
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills