Head of H&S - Plant and Work Equipment- UK
Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Head of H&S – Plant and Work Equipment to be based out of any UK office location.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of work equipment safety and governance within one of the UK's largest construction and infrastructure organisations.
The successful candidate will become BAM UK's recognised expert for work equipment and machinery safety, providing strategic direction, technical assurance and specialist support to operational and senior leadership teams across the business.
Making Possible
Technical Authority
• Lead BAM’s technical standards for plant and equipment safety.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER, Machinery Regulations and UKCA/CE requirements.
• Maintain and communicate work equipment procedures and guidance.
Strategic Leadership and Governance
• Own BAM’s work equipment governance framework.
• Drive safety, compliance and performance improvement strategies.
• Keep BAM aligned with legislation and industry best practice.
• Provide assurance to senior leaders on equipment risks.
Operational Support and Assurance
• Act as the principal expert for operational leaders.
• Resolve complex technical and compliance issues.
• Lead audits and assess emerging technologies.
Incident Support and Learning
• Lead investigations into equipment related incidents.
• Identify root causes and share learning across BAM.
Competence and Training
• Define competence requirements for equipment related roles.
• Develop training frameworks and build technical capability.
• Mentor and support technical and operational teams.
Supply Chain and Supplier Assurance
• Set safety and compliance standards for suppliers and hire providers.
• Support procurement with technical requirements.
• Evaluate strategic suppliers for safe design and compliance.
Leadership of Technical Experts
• Lead BAM’s network of equipment specialists.
• Ensure consistent technical direction and promote best practice.
Industry Engagement
• Represent BAM in industry forums and working groups.
• Build relationships with regulators and professional bodies.
• Promote innovation and best practice across the sector.
Your team
Reporting into the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director - UK & Ireland.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include;
⦁ Competitive salary
⦁ Company Car or Car allowance
⦁ A wide range of family friendly policies
⦁ 8% matched pension contributions
⦁ Private healthcare
⦁ Life assurance
⦁ 26 days holiday
⦁ 2 wellbeing days
⦁ 1 volunteering day
⦁ Personal and professional development
⦁ Flexible benefit pot
What do you bring to the role?
Essential
• Extensive practical and technical knowledge of work equipment management within construction, infrastructure, industrial or engineering environments.
• Expert knowledge of PUWER and machinery safety legislation.
• Experience developing and implementing governance frameworks and technical standards.
• Demonstrable experience supporting investigations involving work equipment incidents.
• Proven ability to influence senior operational leaders and drive organisational improvement.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Desirable
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering or similar.
• CMIOSH or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience working within major infrastructure, civil engineering or construction organisations.
• Experience leading specialist technical teams or centre-of-excellence functions.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"
