Head of SHEQ - Soho in Vauxhall

Job ID: head-of-sheq-soho-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.

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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. xohmjla
• 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