4C Executive Placement are partnering up with a fast growing, dynamic, forward thinking business that plays a key role in the UKs green economy as they seek to appoint a SHEQ Director. With a growing portfolio across the UK and investments in both operational and greenfield assets, our client is renowned for its critical role in the UKs energy transition, making a significant contribution to the green economy providing green jobs, reducing emissions and protecting our environment. Reporting to the CEO, the SHEQ Director will have ultimate accountability for the design, execution, and oversight of the health, safety, environmental, and quality frameworks across the groups entire asset portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for not only protecting the groups licence to operate but also further developing existing processes, policies and structures in order to support safe growth and expansion. This position requires a dynamic and innovative executive who will go beyond the purely compliance/bureaucratic nature of health, safety, environmental, and quality frameworks, transforming the function into a strategic player within the business and translating risks into strategic business plans that will safeguard the business and its reputation. Background ideally within highly regulated, high-hazard sectors such as environmental processing, AD plants, waste management and processing, utilities, or similar process-driven environments. Demonstrable experience of embedding a proactive safety behavioural mindset and accountability framework successfully moving operational teams beyond passive, systems-only compliance. Proven experience developing and scaling robust, process and equipment focused SHEQ frameworks that support business growth, organisational change, and multi-site expansion, ideally in a PE-backed or agile corporate setting. Direct experience overseeing greenfield commissioning, asset integration, and navigating complex environmental permitting and multi-jurisdictional statutory compliance. Proven history of providing board-level assurance, managing risk appetite, and translating technical SHEQ risks into practical business strategies. Skills: SHEQ Strategic Thinking Change Management Transformation Board Management Board Reporting Multi-site
HSE-Safety Manager in Manchester employer: 4C Executive
4C Executive Placement is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, where your contributions are valued and encouraged. As a Graduate Researcher, you will gain invaluable insights into the Northern Ireland business landscape while working on prestigious projects, all within a small team that prioritises professional growth and development. With benefits like private healthcare and a cashback plan, we ensure our employees are well taken care of as they embark on a rewarding career journey with us.
