Head of QHSE

CA Tech Talent; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organisation in the UK is seeking a strategic Head of QHSE to enhance safety culture and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of QHSE policies while guiding a team to foster continuous improvement. This role offers a competitive salary up to £75k, a company bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. It is essential that applicants have strong leadership experience and relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75k

Company bonus scheme

25 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 10% matched contribution

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Opportunities for UK‑wide site exposure

Qualifications

• Strong QHSE leadership experience within marine, civil, construction, or related sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to influence and engage across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of QHSE policies and procedures.
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Guide and develop the QHSE team for continuous improvement.
• Engage with regulators and provide clear reporting.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Professional QHSE qualifications such as NEBOSH

CMIOSH (or equivalent)

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.

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

• 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

• 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% 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.

Recruiter

Dan Martin

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