Strategic Health & Safety Leader - Construction & Fit-Out

In this role, you will provide visible leadership and strategic direction across all areas of Health & Safety. You will act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders, you will support the delivery of strategic objectives by embedding a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across all areas of Health & Safety.

You will work collaboratively to deliver cost-effective and efficient H&S performance across the business. This will include supporting the implementation of policies, procedures, and guidance, while promoting safe working practices that align with the organisation’s values and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible Health & Safety leadership and direction across multiple fit-out and construction projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and site standards in line with company and legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with project and senior management teams to deliver cost-effective and efficient Health & Safety performance.
• Carry out regular site inspections and internal audits, identifying risks, non-conformities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the timely completion and communication of incident investigations and root cause analyses, sharing lessons learned across the business.
• Advise project teams on the development and review of Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support and mentor site managers and supervisors to ensure full understanding and application of Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure proactive engagement with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, and other applicable legislation.
• Analyse audit data, corrective actions, and KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Influence and advise senior management on Health & Safety performance, emerging risks, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to sustainability and net zero carbon goals by embedding safe and responsible site practices.
• Support the ongoing improvement of Health & Safety management systems, training frameworks, and reporting processes.
• Promote change management and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Health & Safety performance across all projects.

Qualifications & Skills

Attributes/Experience

• Proven experience managing Health & Safety within the construction or fit-out sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and site-based risk management.
• Experience leading audits, inspections, and incident investigations on live construction projects.
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, from operatives to directors.
• Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyse data and present findings clearly.
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Formal Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, IIRSM).
• Experience working within high-end fit-out, commercial interiors, or complex construction environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Experience contributing to sustainability and environmental performance initiatives.

About Us

Portview delivers high-end interior fit outs for some of the world’s most recognised brands. We are committed to creating an inclusive, people-first culture where our values shape everything we do.

Our GREAT values are:

Genuine – We are honest in everything we do.

Respect – We welcome diversity and are respectful of others.

Excellence – We work to achieve & maintain the highest level of excellence.

Ambition – We dream big, then make it real.

Teamwork – We put team success over individual achievement.

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