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