Head of SHEQ
Studio MUSICBOX invites applications for the Head of SHEQ role. The position is part of the Property Services team and covers the North West & Midlands regions, with offices in Bolton, Stoke, or Birmingham.
The purpose of the role is to lead and manage health & safety across the Property Services business from pre‑construction through to on‑site delivery, ensuring consistent good practice, safe methods of working and supporting a positive culture in accordance with current legislation, standards, codes of practice and guidance.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* 26 days holidays
* Pension scheme
* Free parking
* Private health care
* Professional development & training opportunities
* Free well‑being initiatives such as eye care vouchers, occupational health, employee assistance programme
* Ministry of Fun
* Flexible working
* Online retailer discounts (Seddon SmartSpending)
What You’ll Do
* Support Departmental Heads in achieving their business needs.
* Ensure production of accurate reports on health & safety performance.
* Input into business plans, KPI disciplines and annual health & safety strategy.
* Manage workload allocation and audit frequency to meet business needs.
* Implement, monitor and advise on safety, health & environment policies and procedures throughout the company.
* Ensure the safety management system is up to date with legislation and industry standards.
* Ensure consistency across SHE Advisors/external SHE consultants and communicate the message of PROTECT 3 Campaign.
* Visit sites to measure, monitor and advise on legal requirements relating to safety, health and environmental issues.
* Carry out site safety and environmental audit on a risk basis in agreement with the Senior Leadership team.
* Conduct accident & incident investigations to ensure good corrective and preventative actions.
* Support pre‑construction team with health, safety and environmental requirements.
* Deliver SHEQ inductions and staff training.
* Lead monthly health & safety communication.
* Lead continuous improvement of standard practices and procedures through stakeholder engagement.
* Coordinate and deliver supply chain events.
* Support annual health & safety conferences.
* Lead the procedures manual development to support construction delivery.
* Ensure all departments are compliant with legislation, standards, practices and procedures set out in the manuals.
* Maintain, gain approval to, and manage ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 50001 standards and any additional accreditations.
* Keep stakeholders up to date with current or proposed changes in regulations and legislation.
* Control and monitor compliance with approved practices and procedures through internal and external audits.
* Implement corrective actions where necessary.
* Research, investigate and propose business improvement measures to the Board, including technological construction options and solutions.
* Support the development of construction staff through continuous professional development measures.
* Ensure completion of monthly inspections and audits.
* Review company policies, processes and procedures annually.
* Develop and deliver periodic quality awareness training and development.
Qualifications & Skills
* Excellent communication skills.
* People management skills.
* Thorough understanding of contract delivery and the wider construction industry.
* Good analytical skills and the ability to apply common sense to operational issues.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality, compliance and environmental culture.
Seniority Level
* Director
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Other
* Industry: Construction
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