UK QEHS Lead – Electrical & Mechanical Services
Location: London with UK-wide travel
Reward & Benefits
- Salary: £90,000 – £95,000
- Car allowance: £5,000
- Pension: 5% employee / 7% employer contribution
- Private healthcare: AXA for employee and partner
- Annual leave: 25 days
- All business travel expenses covered
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership role for an experienced QEHS professional who wants to shape standards, influence culture and make a visible impact across a growing UK business. Reporting to the UK Regional Director, the UK QEHS Lead for Electrical & Mechanical Services will set the direction for Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety performance across all UK operations and group activities delivered in the UK. Based from the London office, you will work closely with leadership teams, project delivery teams and supply‑chain partners, with regular site and regional visits. With strong support from our Dublin Head Office, you will act as the QEHS figurehead for the UK, balancing strategic leadership with practical, value‑adding delivery.
Why This Role Stands Out
- High‑profile position with direct access to senior leadership
- Genuine autonomy to shape QEHS strategy and standards
- Exposure to complex, high‑value projects across sectors such as data centres, energy, industrial and life sciences
- Opportunity to build, mentor and lead a regional QEHS team
- A business that values continuous improvement, learning and professional development
What You’ll Be Doing
Leadership & Culture
- Be a visible role model, promoting a “right‑first‑time, incident‑free” culture
- Champion QEHS across the UK business, influencing at all levels
- Drive accountability and ownership for QEHS performance across teams and projects
Strategy, Governance & Compliance
- Lead QEHS systems and requirements across UK operations
- Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and relevant UK standards, certifications and accreditations
- Act as the UK point of contact for QEHS‑related tender and pre‑qualification activity
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring of regional and group QEHS programmes
- Coordinate and support the UK QEHS team, working closely with Group QEHS functions
- Ensure supply‑chain partners meet QEHS requirements and expectations
- Support other group business units delivering or exploring UK opportunities
Risk, Assurance & Incident Management
- Proactively identify and mitigate safety, environmental and quality risks
- Lead and support incident and dangerous occurrence investigations, ensuring root causes are addressed
- Prepare and present clear QEHS performance reports, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities
Stakeholder, Client & Regulatory Engagement
- Build strong relationships with clients, customers and internal stakeholders
- Engage with regulatory authorities such as the HSE and Environment Agency when required
- Lead UK quality expectations in line with industry, client and business standards
People Development & Improvement
- Identify, coordinate and manage QEHS training and development needs
- Coach and mentor teams to raise capability and consistency
- Sustain a culture of continuous improvement across the UK region
About You
You are a confident, credible QEHS leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and supporting project teams in fast‑paced environments.
You will bring
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- A structured, methodical and risk‑based mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to translate stakeholder and regulatory requirements into effective processes
- Strong influencing skills across projects and business functions
- High visual awareness, spotting issues before they escape
Development & Support
Relevant CPD opportunities are supported in line with business needs and company policy, ensuring you continue to grow professionally while delivering impact.
If you’ve built your career in QEHS within an M&E environment and want to step into a regional leadership role, we’d like to hear from you.
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