Head of SHEQ - Northwest

Job ID: head-of-sheq-northwest-millhill-hse-environmental-health-safety-construction-quality-trainingCompany: LJB & CoOur client is an established and privately owned general main contractor. They have been operating across London and the South East for over 60-years and have a current turnover in excess of 100m +. This organisation undertakes a range of new build and refurbishment works across various sectors including healthcare, schools / education, public sector, social housing, heritage and government works. They have an excellent reputation in the industry with both clients and employees alike, enjoying high levels of repeat business. They maintain a healthy profit margin, a strong cash position and continue to grow steadily The opportunity has arisen for Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality) to join the organisation. We’re looking for a bold and experienced Head of SHEQ to join the growing leadership. This is a career-defining opportunity to take charge of all things SHEQ across multiple live sites, helping shape the future of our safety-first, quality-driven culture. You’ll lead strategy, drive compliance, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with our operational teams, directors, and supply chain to make sure we don’t just tick boxes — we raise standards across the board.What You'll Be Leading:Health & Safety • Set the tone from the top — chair H&S committee meetings and embed a culture of continuous safety improvement. • Develop, refine, and enforce SHEQ systems, risk assessments, and safe work practices across all sites. • Oversee incident investigations, generate detailed reports, and ensure close-out of all actions. • Lead on HRB regulation policies and support bid teams with SHEQ input for tenders. • Maintain all industry accreditations (ISO 45001, CHAS, Constructionline, BSC, etc.). • Deliver monthly performance reports for the board.Environmental • Own and manage ISO 14001 accreditation and ensure Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) are in place and up to date. • Conduct audits of waste suppliers and environmental performance across all projects. • Drive sustainability initiatives and best practices from design to delivery.Quality • Maintain ISO 9001 certification and oversee quality audits on all active sites. • Lead initiatives to continually raise the quality bar — from pre-construction through to handover.Training • Keep our workforce sharp and compliant — manage all internal and external training records. • Ensure every team member and site manager is fully certified and fit for purpose. • Support subcontractor training needs and drive a learning-first culture.What You’ll Bring to the Table: • Chartered Member of IOSH (essential). • NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. • Deep knowledge of UK H&S law and a sharp understanding of how it applies on real-world construction sites. • Strong leadership skills — able to influence at every level, from the boardroom to the building site. • Track record of SHEQ leadership in a main contractor setting (multi-site experience essential). • A passion for making projects safer, smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.What’s in It for You: • A pivotal leadership role in a growing, respected main contractor. • A supportive environment with autonomy, trust, and plenty of room to shape strategy. • Competitive salary + great benefits including: o 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising with service). Option to buy extra holidays o Electric car salary sacrifice scheme o Cycle-to-work scheme o Private family healthcare