Head of SHEQ
Location: Midlands / South-West. Hybrid role (easy access to M5 essential)
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + company vehicle
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Organisation
We are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing UK provider of environmental services. They are seeking a senior SHEQ professional to lead health, safety, environment and quality across a portfolio of operational businesses. With multiple sites and recent acquisitions expanding the Group’s national reach, this role will support consistency, compliance and performance at scale.
Operating in a high-risk, mobile and field-based environment, the organisation values proactive safety leadership, quality assurance and cultural alignment.
The Role
This is a strategic and operational leadership position. As Head of SHEQ, you’ll develop and embed a Group-wide management system and lead best practice across all sites. The role involves direct engagement with site teams and senior leadership, ensuring robust compliance and a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a Group SHEQ strategy aligned with organisational goals
* Design and roll out a unified management system across all business units
* Ensure compliance with UK SHEQ legislation and maintain external accreditations (e.g. ISO, NHSS, Constructionline)
* Lead audits, reporting and continuous improvement processes
* Act as the Board’s key advisor on SHEQ risk, performance and opportunities
* Support and coach operational teams on safe, compliant working practices
* Manage incident investigations, regulatory engagement and client requirements
* Contribute to tender responses and assurance activities
Candidate Profile
We’re seeking a credible SHEQ leader with both strategic vision and operational capability.
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent); Chartered IOSH (or working towards), IEMA or similar preferred
* Senior SHEQ leadership in high-risk sectors such as environmental services, utilities, infrastructure or construction
* Strong knowledge of UK legislation, standards and accreditation frameworks
* Experience implementing management systems across multiple sites
* Confident communicator with excellent leadership and influencing skills
* Track record of improving SHEQ performance and driving cultural change
What’s on Offer
* Salary £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
* 32 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
* Company Vehicle
* Pension scheme, discretionary bonus and employee benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working
* A high-impact leadership role within a progressive, growing organisation