Head of SHEQ

Bennett and Game; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of SHEQ to join their senior management team. This role involves developing and delivering SHEQ strategy, improving compliance, and fostering a safety culture across the business. The ideal candidate will have substantial SHEQ leadership experience and hold a NEBOSH Diploma. The position offers a salary of up to £90,000, a company car, and excellent benefits including a performance bonus and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Company Car

25 days annual leave

15% performance bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in SHEQ leadership roles.
• Ability to influence senior managers and teams.
• Willingness to occasionally work out of hours.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic direction and lead SHEQ department.
• Manage SHEQ team ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and maintain SHEQ strategy ensuring compliance.
• Promote safe working environments and robust Health & Safety plans.
• Deliver SHEQ communication strategies including toolbox talks.
• Act as coach to senior managers and mentor to operational teams.
• Oversee SHEQ audits and investigations.
• Provide advice on industry regulations and standards.
• Report on SHEQ performance and drive improvements.
• Support business development through client engagement.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Operational and functional experience

Strong knowledge of ISO accreditations

High-level communication skills

Results-driven approach

Driving SHEQ performance improvements

Process change management

Knowledge of BS accreditations

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

An established and successful Civil Engineering contractor are seeking a highly experienced SHEQ professional to join their senior management team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this individual will take a key leadership role in the development and delivery of the company's SHEQ strategy, driving a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and best practice across the business. The position is offering a Salary up to £90,000, Company Car, Private Healthcare, 15% Bonus and a very good benefit package.

Head of SHEQ Job Overview

• Support the strategic direction set by the Managing Director and lead the continuous improvement of the SHEQ department.
• Manage the SHEQ team and department, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's SHEQ strategy and management system, ensuring compliance.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all, ensuring robust Health & Safety plans and SSoW are in place, reviewed, and documented.
• Deliver SHEQ communication strategies including toolbox talks and management briefings.
• Act as a coach to senior managers and mentor to operational teams on SHEQ matters.
• Oversee SHEQ audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide up-to-date advice on industry regulations, legislation, and standards to ensure compliance.
• Report on SHEQ performance, statistics, and KPIs, driving improvements in safety culture and proactive measures.
• Support business development through client engagement, maximising partnering opportunities.
• Promote learning, best practice, and alignment with wider group targets.

Head of SHEQ Job Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proven operational and functional experience, including 10-15 years within SHEQ leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of ISO accreditations and environmental management systems.
• High-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior managers and teams.
• Results-driven with a proactive, positive, and objective approach to SHEQ.
• Demonstrable success in driving SHEQ performance improvements and building safety culture.
• Ability to drive process change and create strategy.
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9001, NHSS 16, BS EN ISO 14001, and BS OHSAS 18001.
• A willingness to occasionally work out of hours.

Head of SHEQ Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £90,000 per annum (DOE)
• Company Car
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell scheme and service-related increases)
• Performance bonus eligibility up to 15%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Cycle to Work scheme, saving scheme, birthday bonus & staff social events
• Discount portal & employee referral rewards
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering opportunities within local communities