Head of hseqs

Hays Health & Safety are working with a global environmental and technical consultancy looking to appoint a Head of HSEQS to lead across its UK & Ireland operations. The business operates across sectors including renewables, infrastructure, water, marine and construction, delivering specialist consultancy across a diverse project portfolio. The HSEQS function sits at the centre of the business, supporting safe delivery, environmental protection and quality performance across all teams. The Role This is a senior, visible leadership position where you'll take ownership of HSEQS strategy, performance and culture across the region. You'll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, acting as the principal H&S advisor while driving a more proactive, consistent and commercially aligned approach to HSEQS. It's a broad role - part strategy, part governance, and part hands-on engagement with teams on the ground. You'll lead and develop the HSEQS team, embedding a culture that's collaborative, practical and focused on continuous improvement rather than compliance alone. What you'll be doing Shaping and delivering the HSEQS strategy to support business growth, including integration of new acquisitions Acting as the competent person for H&S across UK & Ireland, advising on risk, performance and direction Owning the integrated management system, ensuring ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 are maintained and conti...