Head of HSEQ (Southern)

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of HSEQ to manage health, safety, environment, and quality initiatives. This role involves leading the HSEQ team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting continuous improvement strategies. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH Diploma, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. The position offers competitive benefits including a salary, pension, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private medical

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & management training

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of quality controls associated with company work.
• High standard of written English.
• Proven ability to develop the HSEQ team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead HSEQ Team Members for allocated areas of control.
• Promote monthly Occupational Health themes and wellbeing.
• Deliver leadership for Be Right First‑Time initiatives.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

MS Office skills

Knowledge of quality controls

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CEnv (Chartered Environmentalist)

Tools

MS Office

CSCS Safety Professional card

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by Chairman Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors—including water, transport, built environment and energy.

Our Services

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier‑one partner for blue‑chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do; we source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams, management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

Our specialist skills include tunnelling, MEICA, temporary and permanent design, steel fabrication, signs (design and fabrication) and health & safety equipment and products, including PPE.

Company Information

Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why Join Barhale?

• Job security and long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes.
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients.
• Strong career progression, demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within.

Head of HSEQ – The Role

As Head of HSEQ you will manage and support the HSEQ Managers and HSEQ Advisory Team within your area of control to meet the requirements of health, safety, environment and quality management systems. You will lead and champion HSEQ initiatives such as Be Healthy & Be Safe, Be Sustainable Be Green and Front Foot Safety plans, ensuring legislation is adhered to. Additionally, you will assist the HSEQ Director in developing and embedding HSEQ Management Systems and strategic actions at a corporate level to enable continual business improvement. You will also review our Health & Safety and Environmental Training Strategy, maintaining its structure and content to meet ongoing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the provision of Occupational Health within the regions of control, promote monthly themes, and promote the value of Occupational Health & Wellbeing locally.
• Manage and lead HSEQ Team Members for allocated areas of control, providing consistent and accurate leadership, support and advice.
• Ensure regional HSEQ statistics are maintained and reported corporately to identify trends and determine proactive initiatives.
• Deliver leadership and support for Be Right First‑Time initiatives and monitor Quality Control as defined by the HSEQ Systems & Audit Manager.
• Act as the lead HSEQ representative for client support in your region; attend Client‑led HSEQ Forums and support lessons learned.
• Contribute to company‑level communications, create lessons learned, and communicate HSEQ alerts following incidents and poor‑quality standards.
• Prepare weekly HSEQ Flash Reports and support the HSEQ Director in maintaining monthly performance statistics.
• Lead HSEQ investigations, define root causes, ensure actions support future prevention, and keep senior management informed.
• Conduct regular leadership visits and perform two HSEQ inspections each month in your area of control.
• Provide HSEQ management support for Facilities Managers at company premises on HSE‑related issues and provisions.

About You – Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, ideally IOSH.
• CEnv (Chartered Environmentalist) or equivalent, ideally an associate ISEP.
• Thorough knowledge of quality controls associated with company work.
• Analytical skills to interpret detailed information and regulations.
• High standard of written English.
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise effectively with staff and operatives at all levels.
• Excellent MS Office skills—Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• CSCS Safety Professional card.
• Leadership and mentoring skills, proven ability to develop the HSEQ team members and encourage independent work to meet tight deadlines.

About You – Desirable

• SHE experience within a civil engineering environment and experience in the rail sector.

Caring and Investing in You

Our values have guided us for over 40 years, making Barhale a people‑centric company. We are Gold Investors in People and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, committed to investing in your well‑being and career aspirations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Private medical
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial well‑being
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]