Senior Construction Director Health, Safety and Environment

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) across park construction, projects, and operations to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement HS&E policies and procedures across all project work packages and operational environments.
• Provide expert technical guidance to Project Managers, Programme Managers, and contractors regarding design risk management and safety standards.
• Oversee site compliance through regular inspections, audits, and evaluations, ensuring welfare provisions meet current regulations.
• Drive global HS&E strategy and continuous improvement by analyzing incident trends, overseeing investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage key HS&E functions including fire prevention, permitting, emergency response, and regulatory reporting (including RIDDOR).
• Lead and develop internal HS&E teams, fostering engagement and strong business partnerships across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in HS&E, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK HS&E regulations and experience applying them in construction and operational settings.
• Proven strategic planning and leadership capability with experience influencing business leaders and driving performance.
• Hands-on experience with ISO (or equivalent) safety and risk management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, timely decisions in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Practical experience in inspections, investigations, risk assessments, and regulatory engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Safety Management, or a related discipline.

About the Company

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content across film, television, and streaming, and bring it to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences.