Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

Office Angels; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in the civil and maritime construction sectors is seeking a Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) based in Exeter. This senior management role involves leading the development of QHSE policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have extensive QHSE management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and relevant qualifications such as a degree and NEBOSH certification. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £60K - £65K PA along with excellent benefits including holidays and pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Competitive salary with car allowance

Pension up to 10% matched

Private Medical

Death in Service

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in QHSE management within marine, inshore or civils/construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and risk management practices.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QHSE policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations.
• Lead audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through training and awareness programs.
• Oversee emergency response planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and lead the QHSE team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Safety regulations knowledge

Risk management

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

NEBOSH certification

CMIOSH or equivalent

Job description

Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)

Location: Exeter
Hours: Full-time, with flexibility for extended hours/weekends as required
Salary: Circa £60K - £65K PA DOE

Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays | Competitive salary with car allowance | Pension up to 10% matched | Private Medical | Death in Service | Annual Bonus

Are you an experienced QHSE leader with a passion for driving safety culture and operational excellence? We are seeking a Head of QHSE to join a dynamic organisation operating within the civil and maritime construction sectors. This senior management role offers visibility across the business and the opportunity to make a significant impact on quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

About the Role

As Head of QHSE, you will:

• Develop and implement QHSE policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations.
• Lead audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through training and awareness programs.
• Oversee emergency response planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and lead the QHSE team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Engage with regulators, certification bodies, and industry forums.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in QHSE management within marine, inshore, or civils/construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and risk management practices.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• NEBOSH certification and ideally CMIOSH or equivalent.

Interested? Contact Vicky Williams at [e-mail] for more information or please apply online. If you would like to discuss the opportunity prior to application please call Vicky on 01392 426200.

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