Overview:
As a Global Director of Health & Safety Services at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role. You will play a critical role in safeguarding the well-being of our employees, clients, contractors, and communities while upholding our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive health & safety strategies across all Insight’s projects worldwide. We require a professional with a deep understanding of construction safety protocols, regulation, and best practices, coupled with the ability to drive a culture of safety excellence throughout the organisation.
The Opportunity:
In this role will provide:
Strategic Leadership:

Continue the development and execution of a global health & safety strategy tailored to the services provided by Linesight, aligning with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic guidance and leadership to regional health & safety teams, ensuring consistency and adherence to global standards.
Provide strategic guidance to management to minimise business risk associated with existing or new health & safety services.

Policy Development and Implementation:

Design and implement robust health & safety policies, procedures, and programs specific to Linesight services, considering the diverse nature of projects and regional regulations.
Continuously review and update policies to reflect emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Risk Assessment and Management:

Develop and implement a comprehensive risk assessment program across project sites, identifying potential non-compliance actions, hazards and implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks.
Establish protocols for incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action, promoting a proactive approach to risk management.

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

Stay abreast of global health & safety regulations, codes, and standards relevant to the construction sector, ensuring full compliance across all operations.
Interface with regulatory agencies, industry bodies, and external stakeholders to influence policy development and advocate for safer work environments.

Training and Education:

Develop and deliver tailored training programs for project personnel at all levels, emphasising safety awareness, hazard recognition, and the proper use of protective equipment.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, empowering employees to actively participate in safety initiatives and contribute to a safe work environment.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Establish KPI’s and metrics to track the effectiveness of health & safety initiatives, benchmarking performance against industry standards and internal targets.
Prepare regular reports and presentations for executive leadership, highlighting trends, accomplishments, and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications:

Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, project teams, clients and contractors to foster collaboration and promote a shared commitment to safety excellence.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

A bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Professional certifications in health & safety (e.g., CSP, CIH CSCS, NEBOSH, other).
A proven track record of extensive experience in a managerial role as health & safety manager within the construction industry (preferably with DC’s, high tech., or life sciences).
In-depth knowledge of global health & safety regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to construction operations.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and influence teams at all levels of the organisation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and drive consensus.
An analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive informed decision-making.
Experience in crisis management, incident investigation, and emergency response planning.
The capacity and flexibility to travel internationally as required.

About us:
Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team!
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility:
Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!

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