Job Description

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