Mr Spanswick has a key role helping to integrate and promote the construction industry's participation in the development and delivery of the Health and Safety Executive's strategy and programmes.
He took up his post on May 1, 2006. His application to the HSE was sponsored by The Major Contractors Group.
On his appointment Mr Spanswick said: "I hope I will be able to give further support to the existing strong efforts of the HSE particularly in the areas outlined in their strategy. This document identifies a number of key goals if we are to improve health and safety in the British workplace for the benefit of all, and I believe these are achievable".
Mr Spanswick trained with Bovis after joining them straight from school and has worked for them for over 40 years. He has progressed through various management positions to become Chief Executive of Bovis Lend Lease's UK and European business in 2000. In 2005 he became BLL Group Chairman.
He is past Chairman of the Major Contractors Group and the Strategic Forum Health and Safety Group. He is a Councillor on the London Region of the CBI.
John is married with two children and one grandchild. He is a keen sports supporter particularly soccer and rugby and is a committed golfer.
| 1 | Companies, partnerships, trusts or other bodies of which you are a paid employee. | Bovis Lend Lease |
| 2 | Companies and organisations in which you or your family or close associates: | |
| a) has/have a controlling interest, or | Nil | |
| b) is/ are a Director or Partner, or | Nil | |
| c) has/have shares or securities with a nominal value of more than £25,000 or one hundredth of the total issues share capital, and | Nil | |
| d) could be involved in the supply of goods or services to, or have business dealings with the HSE | Nil | |
| 3 | Non-profit making organisations (e.g. charities, housing associations) where you or your close family are Trustees, or on the Committee of Management or other controlling body and which might receive grants, carry out activities designed to promote or develop the organisation, or have other significant dealings with the HSE | Nil |
| 4 | Any land or property in which a member has a direct interest and is clearly within HSE's sphere of activities. | Nil |
| 5 | Membership of local authorities, health authorities and trusts, the Magistrates Bench, and relevant voluntary sector bodies. | Nil |
