Head of SHEQ
Newbury, some hybrid available
£60,000 – £70,000 + Company Vehicle + Home Charger Installation + Further Qualifications + Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of SHEQ, SHEQ Manager, or Senior Health & Safety professional to join a well‑established, family‑owned contractor with over 30 years of success. In this position, you will lead SHEQ across a group of businesses and receive support for further training, professional development, and long‑term career progression.
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with experience managing ISO systems within construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive SHEQ strategy and influence culture across a growing group of companies?
This specialist contractor has built an outstanding reputation delivering high‑value sports facilities, groundworks, roads, car parks, landscaping, and infrastructure projects across the UK. Working with major commercial organisations, educational institutions, sporting venues, and large business developments, the company continues to grow while maintaining its family‑owned values and commitment to employee development.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading SHEQ across two businesses, bringing systems together and driving consistency across the group. You will work closely with senior leadership, operational teams, and site management to develop standards, improve performance, and promote a positive culture focused on capability building rather than policing compliance. The role will involve a combination of office, home‑based, and site‑based work across project locations.
The ideal candidate will be Chartered (CMIOSH) or working towards Chartership, with strong experience managing ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems within a construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or related environment.
The Role:
- Leading SHEQ strategy and performance across a group of construction and landscaping businesses
- Managing and developing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
- Driving consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across multiple business units
- Coaching and supporting operational teams to build capability and promote a positive safety culture
- Working closely with senior leadership and managing the SHEQ function across the group
The Person:
- Head of SHEQ / SHEQ Manager / Senior Health & Safety professional
- CMIOSH or working towards Chartership
- Experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
- Full UK driving licence
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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