Head of HSEQ – Rail

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes, City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Head of HSEQ for the Rail sector. This role entails overseeing health, safety, and environmental standards across various projects. Key qualifications include CMIOSH certification and extensive experience in managing HS&E within rail construction environments. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential. The position involves regular travel to project sites and extensive collaboration with teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Chartered Health and Safety professional with CMIOSH.
• Experience leading HS&E in major multi-discipline construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge of H&S legislation and audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HS&E teams in a challenging environment.
• Deliver HS&E training to employees and sub-contractors.
• Communicate effectively with teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered H&S professional (CMIOSH)

In depth knowledge of Rail HS&E requirements

Experienced leading HS&E within Rail construction environment

Experienced in accident / incident investigation

Thorough knowledge of H&S and Environmental statutory legislation

IIRCA certified internal auditor (HS&E)

Knowledge of the CDM regulation

Able to communicate effectively at all levels

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

Head of HSEQ – Rail

Our client, a main contractor, are seeking an experienced Head of HSEQ.

The role will require regular attendance at the HQ (est. 2-3 days per week) plus regular travel to project sites and external bodies/clients for meetings.

Please note that CMIOSH is a strong deciding factor on consideration.

Essential Requirements:

• Chartered H&S professional (CMIOSH)
• In depth knowledge of Rail HS&E requirements.
• Experienced leading HS&E within Rail construction environment
• Experienced leading HS&E in major multi discipline construction projects
• Experienced in accident / incident investigation and determine root causes
• Thorough knowledge of H&S and Environmental statutory legislation and how to implement them
• IIRCA certified internal auditor (HS&E)
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Able to work collaboratively with the teams, client and stakeholders / interested parties and supply chain.
• Knowledge of the CDM regulation
• Able to lead the HS&E teams in a challenging environment
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Able to deliver HS&E training to employees and sub-contractor

Desirable Requirements:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management
• IRCA certified lead auditor (HS&E)
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of the TfL QUENSH condition / requirements
• Experienced in high risk construction environment e.g. nuclear / oil and gas
• National certificate or equivalent in Fire Safety and Risk assessment
• Experienced in RISQS auditing / management

Salary: Not specified
Location: London, Milton Keynes, South East, South West, Southern England
Regions: London, Milton Keynes, South East, South West, Southern England