Head of HSEQ Engineering & Installation Services Location: Alderley Park, Cheshire (UK-wide remit) A hands-on HSEQ leadership role in a fast-growing, digital-first engineering services group. If you have practical HSE experience in installation, construction, or engineering projects and want a role where you remain actively engaged on sites, this is your chance to lead Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) across a rapidly expanding UK-wide organisation. You'll combine on-the-ground leadership with strategic influence, shaping safety, quality, and environmental standards across multiple projects, teams, and subsidiaries, while directly implementing and improving HSEQ systems in the field. The Organisation We are looking for a hands-on HSEQ leader to join a fast-growing engineering services group operating in Electrical, Mechanical, and High Voltage sectors. The business has grown rapidly and continues to expand its national footprint. Based at Alderley Park, a world-class innovation campus with modern offices, parkland, trails, sports facilities, and a vibrant community, this role combines the stability of a corporate environment with the energy of operational engineering projects. The organisation is committed to digital-first operational processes, embedding best-in-class HSEQ standards across multiple sites and subsidiaries, and actively pursuing initiatives in Environment, Social, and Governance. The Role This is a hands-on, senior HSEQ leadership role at the heart of a fast-growing, multi-subsidiary engineering group. You will: Lead and implement the HSEQ strategy, ensuring all subsidiary operations adopt common, best-in-class practices Maintain and enhance all accreditations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor, CHAS, SSIP, Achilles, NICEIC, ECA, Lloyds NERS, Gas Safe) across the organisation Drive the digital transformation of HSEQ processes, using ERP and digital platforms to unify workflows, compliance reporting, and audits Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments on projects nationwide, maintaining hands-on credibility with installation and engineering teams Create SOPs and operational guidance for all activities, delivered across remote offices and live customer sites Train, coach, and mentor employees and contractors to embed HSEQ excellence into day-to-day operations Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing practical insight into operational risks, opportunities, and compliance performance Support new business activities, ensuring HSEQ compliance is embedded in proposals, bids, and operational planning Integrate management systems across multiple subsidiaries, balancing standardisation with operational flexibility About You You are a hands-on HSEQ professional with field experience in installations, engineering services, or construction projects, with the ability to operate at senior management level while remaining operationally engaged. You will bring: Proven HSEQ leadership experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or High Voltage engineering services Practical knowledge of UK health & safety, environmental, and quality legislation and standards Direct experience deploying digital management systems for HSEQ compliance across multi-site organisations Hands-on experience working with installation teams, engineers, contractors, and multiple subsidiary operations The ability to train, mentor, and influence employees at all levels, embedding a culture of HSEQ excellence Strong project management, planning, and delivery skills across complex, multi-site operations Specialist qualifications in Safety Management and Leadership, NEBOSH/IOSH, and ISO Lead Auditor certification Full UK driving license, with willingness to travel to projects nationwide Desirable: Experience with digital HSEQ platforms, ERP integration, and supporting ESG or sustainability initiatives. Benefits & Working Environment Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer (statutory) Life Assurance: 3x salary death-in-service cover Employee Support: Employee Assistance Programme including remote GP and wellbeing services Work from a modern, inspiring base at Alderley Park, with access to parkland, trails, gym, and sports facilities A hands-on leadership role, remaining actively engaged on live installation and engineering sites Opportunity to develop into a director-level HSEQ role as the organisation grows A collaborative culture that values practical, operational expertise alongside corporate influenc At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.