Divisional Head of HSEQ

Network Plus; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role

Professional development

Salary and benefits package

Culture and values-driven environment

Strategic influence

Job summary

Network Plus in Chelmsford seeks a Divisional Head of HSEQ to lead safety, health, environment and quality across water, energy and gas contracts. You will promote excellence, implement standards and align systems with regulatory frameworks while guiding a team of HSEQ professionals.

You will influence governance, deliver insights through reports and manage key stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across a vital national portfolio.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior management experience in HSEQ across multiple locations.
• Proven track record in leading in high-risk environments with multi-contract oversight.
• Lead Investigator experience and ability to conduct root cause analyses.
• Relevant HSEQ qualifications and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HSEQ strategies across contracts.
• Provide strategic oversight to manage HSEQ risks consistently.
• Lead HSEQ Managers and Advisors with clear accountability.
• Act as lead investigator for major HSEQ incidents and corrective actions.
• Deliver management information reports and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and ensure transparent reporting.
• Maintain the assurance framework for risk controls across contracts.
• Contribute to group-wide initiatives and share insights.
• Guide on regulatory developments to keep the directorate compliant.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Excel

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or degree

IEMA environmental degree

Lead Investigator Training

Tools

Excel

Safety databases

Job description

Description

As Divisional Head of HSEQ covering water, energy and gas contracts within the division, you will take a strategic lead in promoting, implementing and sustaining a culture of excellence in HSEQ performance. With responsibility for multiple national contracts, you will ensure the effective application of internal standards and regulatory frameworks whilst aligning systems to external standards.

Department: HSEQ

Location: Chelmsford

Compensation: £80,000 - £95,000 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of multi contract-specific HSEQ strategies aligned to the Group's governance framework.
• Provide strategic oversight and assurance to ensure all HSEQ risks are identified, assessed, and managed consistently across all contracts.
• Lead a team of HSEQ Managers and Advisors, ensuring clear responsibilities, capability development and high performance.
• Act as lead investigator for major HSEQ incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective action.
• Deliver meaningful management information reports, analysing trends and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with client stakeholders to ensure expectations are met and exceeded through transparent reporting, collaboration and delivery of best practice.
• Maintain and improve the assurance framework to monitor HSEQ risk controls across contracts.
• Influence and contribute to group-wide initiatives, sharing insights, lessons learned and innovations.
• Provide guidance and support on regulatory developments, ensuring the directorate remains future-ready and compliant.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including enforcing authorities and industry bodies.

Experience and Qualifications

• Substantial senior management experience in HSEQ, proven experience in managing large teams across multiple locations/contracts.
• Leading in multi sector in a high-risk operational environment.
• Proven record as Lead Incident Investigator
• HSEQ qualifications NEBOSH Diploma or degree equivalent.
• IEMA or equivalent environmental degree.
• Quality Management qualifications.
• Lead Investigator Training
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Highly competent in report writing, data analysis and the use of IT tools including Excel and safety databases.

Desirable

• Experience working within the utility or infrastructure sectors.
• Chartered membership professional bodies

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in a forward-thinking, safety-led organisation
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, values-driven company culture
• Influence over the strategic direction of HSEQ performance across a vital national sector

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for safety and quality, and the capability to drive standards across a high-profile portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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