Head of SHEQ
Engineering Services -Digital First Environment
Alderley Edge HQ + UK Travel | £Excellent + Benefits + Progression to Director
Up to £60,000
Are you a dynamic SHEQ leader ready to shape the future of safety, quality, and sustainability in a fast-growing, digitally enabled engineering group?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a high-growth, UK-wide engineering services organisation operating across the Electrical, Mechanical, and High Voltage sectors. With a strong foundation of accreditations and a forward-thinking leadership team, this business is scaling rapidly through acquisition and innovation, and they’re now seeking a Head of SHEQ to lead this critical function across the group.
The Opportunity
This is a career-defining role for a high-energy, digitally fluent SHEQ professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You’ll lead the development and implementation of best-in-class SHEQ systems, policies, and digital workflows across a growing network of engineering businesses.
You’ll be based at their flagship HQ in Alderley Park, a world-class innovation campus surrounded by 400 acres of parkland, but your influence will span the UK, supporting operational teams, onboarding new acquisitions, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead SHEQ strategy and implementation across all group companies.
* Maintain and enhance compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and sector-specific accreditations (e.g. CHAS, NERS, NICEIC).
* Embed and expand usage of the group’s digital SHEQ platform (ERP-based).
* Develop SOPs and digital workflows for remote and site-based teams.
* Coach and support SHEQ leads across subsidiaries.
* Contribute to business development through SHEQ input on RFIs/RFQs.
* Prepare the function for future scale, with a clear path to Group SHEQ Director.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven SHEQ leadership in engineering services, construction, or HV/Electrical environments.
* Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and industry accreditations.
* Experience with digital SHEQ systems (ERP, SharePoint, or similar).
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Organised, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Why Apply?
* Join a digitally advanced, values-driven organisation with a strong ESG agenda.
* Be part of a collaborative leadership team shaping the future of the group.
* Enjoy a modern, wellbeing-focused working environment with exceptional facilities.
* Benefit from an upper quartile salary and benefits package.
* Clear progression to Group SHEQ Director as the business scales.
Ready to lead SHEQ in a business that’s redefining engineering services?
Apply now or contact us confidentially to learn more.