A Sunday Times Best Places to Work, Torsion Group has an exciting portfolio of projects secured for 2025! We specialise in the construction of student accommodation, residential developments, care & retirement living projects, and we are keen to hear from outstanding construction professionals.

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to join us as our Head of Health & Safety at Torsion. This pivotal role is essential to fostering a culture where safety is at the core of everything we do.

About the Role

As the Head of Health & Safety, you will lead our dedicated safety team, ensuring compliance with all legal and industry standards.

You will drive the implementation of updated safety systems, promote continuous improvement, and collaborate with key stakeholders across the organisation to embed a safety-first culture.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a company-wide health and safety strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Collaboration and Communication; Lead the team to ensure close working relationships with business leaders, project managers, operational teams and other stakeholders.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Analyse incident reports and near-miss data to identify trends, offering strategic direction to address areas for improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of evolving legislation and best practices in construction safety to ensure compliance and innovation.
• Training & Development: Oversee the creation and delivery of robust health and safety training programs.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive and dynamic leader with a proven track record of building and maintaining a culture of safety within the construction industry.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with a deep understanding of safety systems and compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real impact ensuring the health and safety of all employees while driving continuous improvements.

There is so much more to this role, please don’t hesitate to ask for a job description.

What we are looking for:

Degree Qualified: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.

Industry Experience: Proven track record in developing and implementing health & safety programmes or in a similar role with relevant certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar).

Organised: You’ll need to bring superb organisation skills, including time management, prioritisation of tasks and self-motivation.

An excellent communicator: Bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills as you’ll be working with diverse groups of people.

A team player: You’ll bring exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. You’ll need to be a collaborative individual with a positive approach, actively promoting and supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace and with our external stakeholders.

Detail Oriented: You’ll need to have a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality. You’ll bring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Contact Us:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Simply drop us a line with your contact details at [email protected], and we can arrange an informal chat.

We’d love to answer any questions you have!

Not only will you join a fantastic team on site, the Torsion Health, Wellbeing & Financial Rewards are excellent!

• Family Time:

Family matters, and so does your time with them. We offer enhanced parental leave to support your growing family.

• Work-Life Balance:

We understand the importance of balance. Talk to us about what you need to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

• Private healthcare:

This role comes with healthcare, ensuring you have access to private medical services when needed.

• Generous Annual Leave:

Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off!

• Bank Holidays:

All statutory Bank Holidays are yours to enjoy.

• Flexible Leave Options:

Buy or sell up to 3 days of annual leave for 2026 to suit your needs

• 24/7 Mental Health Support:

Access confidential mental health support and counselling services whenever you need them.

• Health and Fitness Access:

Consult a GP or get nutrition and fitness advice 24/7.

• Social and Wellbeing Events:

Join regular events focused on social interaction and wellbeing.

• Cycle to Work Scheme:

Whether you're a cyclist or just getting started, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme

• Competitive Salary:

We offer a competitive salary to recognize your contributions

• Car Allowance:

This role comes with a generous car allowance to support your commute or travel needs

• Development and Progression:

Your career progression and growth is very important to us. Regular career discussions will be held to tailor your development plan with us.

• Mobile Phone Allowance:

Get a monthly mobile phone allowance whether you need a new device, sim card, or to use your personal mobile for business.

• Pension Scheme:

Opt into our salary sacrifice pension scheme to secure your future.

• Life Assurance Policy:

We provide a death in service life assurance policy for your peace of mind.

• Sickness Benefit:

Access sickness benefit and long-term sickness income protection for illness or injury.

• Salary Extras App:

Enjoy discounts on retail, cinema vouchers, and other employee perks.

• Professional Membership Fees:

Stay at the top of your game with covered industry professional membership fees.

Join Torsion and experience a work environment that values your wellbeing, supports your financial goals, and encourages your professional growth. We’re more than just a place to work- we’re a community that cares.

Inclusivity at Torsion Group:

We employ the best-qualified people and ensure equal opportunity for the professional progression of all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status.

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