Head of SHEQ
Mill Hill, Greater London | £75,000 – £85,000 + Benefits
About the Role
We are recruiting a Head of SHEQ to join a growing main contractor based in London, with site visits across the city. This senior leadership role is ideal for an experienced SHEQ professional with a strong background in construction.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental & Quality Management
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Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accreditations across the business.
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Ensure all Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) and waste documentation are compliant and up to date.
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Conduct site audits and manage visits to waste suppliers; lead environmental and quality audits on live projects.
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Oversee environmental and quality documentation across new and existing sites.
Training & Competence
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Maintain accurate training records and ensure site management compliance.
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Liaise with subcontractors to support external training plans.
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Identify and manage internal training requirements for all staff.
Health, Safety & SHEQ Leadership
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Chair Safety & Environmental Committee meetings; track actions and minutes.
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Lead development and auditing of SHEQ management systems and documentation.
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Provide strategic SHEQ advice to senior leadership and embed SHEQ into company operations.
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Set, monitor and report on company-wide SHEQ objectives aligned with legislation and CSR.
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Ensure implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and SHEQ plans across all sites.
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Lead investigations into incidents and ensure remedial actions are implemented.
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Manage Health & Safety team performance, ensuring all audits are completed and closed out.
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Maintain accreditations: CHAS, Constructionline, Safe Contractor, British Safety Council, ISO 9001/14001/45001.
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Support bid and tender submissions with relevant H&S input.
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Compile and present monthly SHEQ performance reports for Board review.
Required Skills & Experience
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Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
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Degree or NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management (or equivalent).
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Expert knowledge of H&S legislation and construction compliance.
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Proven experience in SHEQ leadership within a main contracting environment.
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Confident managing multi-site SHEQ operations with strong leadership and communication skills.
Location
Based in Mill Hill, Greater London with travel to projects across the London area.
Package & Benefits
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£75,000 – £85,000 basic salary.
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service).
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Option to buy additional holidays.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Medi-Cash healthcare option.
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1 paid volunteering day annually.
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Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
Why Apply?
Join a forward-thinking, expanding contractor committed to safety, quality, and sustainability. This is your opportunity to take a lead role in shaping SHEQ strategy across major London construction projects.
Apply today to lead SHEQ excellence in a high-performing team