Divisional Head of HSEQ

Network Plus group; Worsley; Presencial; GBP 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Leadership role in safety-led org

Professional development

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive culture

Strategic influence across national H6

Descripción de la vacante

Network Plus Group in Worsley is seeking a Divisional Head of HSEQ to lead strategy for water, energy and gas contracts. You will promote a culture of excellence, embed compliance and continuous improvement, and align internal standards with regulatory frameworks across national contracts.

You will manage a team of HSEQ professionals, investigate major incidents, and provide risk-based guidance to senior operations, clients and regulators, shaping the future-ready HSEQ program.

Formación

• Senior HSEQ leadership with multi-location responsibility.
• Experience leading incidents investigations and root cause analysis.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; IEMA environmental degree.
• Strong Excel and safety databases data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and implementation of multi contract-specific HSEQ strategies aligned to the Group’s governance framework.
• Provide strategic oversight to identify, assess, and manage HSEQ risks across all contracts.
• Lead a team of HSEQ Managers and Advisors with clear responsibilities and development.
• Act as lead investigator for major HSEQ incidents with thorough root cause analysis.
• Deliver management information reports, analyse trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Liaise with client stakeholders to meet and exceed expectations with transparent reporting.
• Maintain and improve the assurance framework to monitor HSEQ risk controls.
• Contribute to group-wide initiatives, sharing insights and innovations.
• Provide guidance on regulatory developments to keep the directorate compliant.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including authorities.

Conocimientos

Senior management

HSEQ leadership

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

Report writing

Communication skills

Educación

NEBOSH Diploma or degree equivalent

IEMA environmental degree

Lead Investigator Training

Quality Management qualifications

Herramientas

Excel

Safety databases

Data reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

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. You will be instrumental in delivering our HSEQ business plan and embedding continuous improvement across all operations. Working closely with operational leaders, you will champion proactive risk management, compliance assurance, and innovation in health, safety, environmental and quality management.

Department: HSEQ

Location: Worsley

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

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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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.