Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

Overview

Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality – up to £80k + benefits. Regional Head of SHEQ to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across a major regional infrastructure framework in the Midlands. This is a pivotal leadership role shaping SHEQ strategy and culture across a significant UK infrastructure programme. Hybrid working is available with regular presence across regional project sites.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the delivery, monitoring and review of the SHEQ strategy and action plans at regional level.
  • Act as the regional SHEQ lead across the framework, promoting best practice throughout the wider supply chain.
  • Identify regional SHEQ priorities and work with senior leadership to establish measurable, outcome-driven improvement targets.
  • Provide strategic direction and expert SHEQ guidance to the Senior Management Team, client representatives and regional SHEQ teams.
• People Development & Engagement
  • Champion and embed cultural development initiatives to strengthen behaviours, ownership and engagement across the region.
  • Set clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for the SHEQ team, ensuring robust professional development pathways and succession planning.
  • Lead by example as a visible advocate for high SHEQ standards, values and behaviours.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration, open communication and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Assurance, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Maintain, improve and assure the effectiveness of SHEQ management systems, ensuring full compliance with legislation and organisational requirements.
  • Organise, support and deliver internal and external audits, inspections and assurance activities.
  • Ensure robust identification, assessment and control of SHEQ risks throughout project lifecycles.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams.
  • Influence and support client and partner change initiatives, ensuring SHEQ is embedded in new ways of working and delivery processes.
  • Integrate effectively with project teams to understand operational challenges and drive proactive SHEQ solutions.
  • Promote collaborative working across the wider supply chain to share learning and continuously improve standards.
• Performance, Data & Innovation
  • Lead benchmarking, performance trending, data analysis and presentation of key performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities for sustainable and innovative SHEQ solutions aligned with programme objectives.
  • Use data to identify risks, performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Drive innovation in SHEQ processes and digital solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

About the Candidate

• Proven experience managing a multi-disciplinary SHEQ team within construction, utilities, infrastructure or a similar environment.
• Strong leadership capability with experience influencing senior stakeholders and complex project teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Competent and trained risk assessor with an environmental qualification.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret large volumes of data with accuracy and insight.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all organisational levels.
• Strong understanding of SHE legislation, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs) and relevant industry standards.
• High level of competence with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organised, adaptable and confident in decision-making, with sound judgement regarding when escalation is appropriate.

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
• Pension contribution scheme, Life assurance, Health insurance, Private medical insurance