Group Head Of SHEQ

Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)

UK – Multi-site role

About the Role

Our client, a national maintenance contractor, is recruiting for an experienced Regional Head of SHEQ to lead the development and delivery of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality strategy across a multi-site construction and maintenance operation. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving a strong safety culture, maintaining compliance across ISO standards, and ensuring best in class performance across operational teams, subcontractors, and client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the regional SHEQ strategy aligned with business objectives
• Own and maintain Integrated Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
• Drive behavioural safety culture, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S and environmental legislation (including CDM 2015)
• Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Manage SHEQ performance reporting, KPIs, and management reviews
• Support operational teams with risk management across live sites and reactive works
• Lead training, competency frameworks, inductions, and subcontractor compliance
• Act as key interface for clients, regulators, and external auditors
• Drive environmental performance, including waste, carbon, and sustainability initiatives

About You

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
• Proven senior SHEQ leadership experience in construction or maintenance environments
• Strong track record managing ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 systems
• Deep knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction risk environments
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and compliance programmes
• Strong stakeholder management skills across operational and client teams
• Background in multi-site, fast-paced, reactive or planned maintenance operations

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including EV and pension options)
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to step into a senior regional leadership role where you will shape SHEQ performance, influence operational delivery, and drive continuous improvement across a busy, high-risk, multi-site environment.

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