Head of QHSE

Cathedral Appointments Ltd; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious safety-focused organisation in Dawlish seeks a senior leader as Head of QHSE. You will lead the development and delivery of health, safety, and environmental standards, driving a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has substantial QHSE leadership experience, particularly in marine or construction sectors, and holds professional qualifications like NEBOSH. This role offers up to £75k plus benefits including a company bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contribution

Private medical insurance and life assurance

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong QHSE leadership experience in construction or related sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and risk management methodologies.
• Professional qualifications like NEBOSH with CMIOSH highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of QHSE policies and procedures.
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and training programmes.
• Guide the QHSE team ensuring accountability and improvement.
• Engage with regulators and industry bodies providing clear reporting.

Skills

QHSE leadership experience

Knowledge of safety regulations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional QHSE qualifications such as NEBOSH

Job description

Up to £75k DOE | On-Site | Dawlish

Our client is a respected organisation operating within complex, safety-critical environments. With projects spanning the UK, they are committed to delivering high-quality work while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. The business fosters a culture of continuous improvement and is looking for a senior QHSE leader to drive this mission forward.

The Role

As Head of QHSE, you will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across the organisation. This senior leadership role requires a proactive, experienced professional who can strengthen the company’s safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and embed best practice throughout all operations. You will have significant influence across the business and play a key role in shaping safe and efficient project delivery.

Responsibilities of the Head of QHSE

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of QHSE policies, systems, and procedures.
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and training programmes that support a strong safety culture.
• Guide and develop the QHSE team, ensuring high capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with regulators, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders, providing clear reporting and upholding best practice.

Requirements of the Head of QHSE

• Strong QHSE leadership experience within marine, civil, construction, or related sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, compliance standards, and risk management methodologies.
• Professional QHSE qualifications such as NEBOSH, with CMIOSH (or equivalent) highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, engage, and lead across all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £75k DOE.
• Company bonus scheme eligibility.
• 25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 10 percent matched contribution.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Car allowance.
• Opportunities for UK-wide site exposure and professional growth.

If you are a strategic QHSE leader looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.