Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
About the Role
The Head of HSE will lead Kane’s Health, Safety and Environmental function across the business, providing leadership and direction for HSE culture, standards, and performance.
The Head of HSE will work closely with Operations, business support functions and the supply chain to ensure HSE is practical, visible and embedded in decision-making, project delivery and day-to-day ways of working, promoting shared ownership, clear accountability and consistent standards across the organisation.
The role will develop and maintain consistent HSE systems, reporting, assurance and improvement processes across projects, departments and regions, supporting compliance and measurable improvement.
Location: London (with travel to UK & NI offices as required)
Salary: Competitive
Person Specification
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety.
- IOSH Membership (Grad IOSH or above)
- A minimum of 3 years senior HSE leadership experience within the Construction, MEP, or Building Services Environment.
- Experience leading, managing or developing HSE professionals across multiple projects, regions or business areas.
- Working knowledge of CDM requirements, & UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Working knowledge of environmental management principles and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Demonstrable experience of audit, assurance, incident management, investigation, and root cause analysist
- Strong leadership and people management capability.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Practical problem-solving approach with the ability to balance compliance, operational delivery and business risk.
Desirable
- CMIOSH (Chartered IOSH)
- Lead Auditor in ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001
- IEMA Membership
- NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in sustainability and ESG delivery.
- Experience improving safety culture across an organisation.
- Experience engaging clients and supply chain partners on HSE matters.
Company Benefits
- Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
- 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
- Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Variety of employee discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Branded clothing
- Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
- Annual Health Checks
- Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
- Awards for long service
- Additional annual leave based on length of service
- Training and development opportunities.
For full job description, please visit:
https://kanegroup.co.uk/careers/current-vacancies/head-of-health-safety-environment
Kane is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a fair and inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued.
INDHIG
Work Location: In person
