Head of SSHEQ

Comex2000uk; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Comex 2000 is seeking a visionary Head of SSHEQ to steer safety, sustainability, health, environment and quality across the UK. You will work with the Executive Leadership Team to embed best practice, influence strategy and drive performance across major infrastructure programmes.

This national role requires travel to sites across the UK, leading a high‑performing team and partnering with senior leaders to deliver transformational outcomes and ESG ambitions.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in telecoms, infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Proven track record of cultural change and raising standards at scale.
• Strong commercial awareness linking SSHEQ to delivery and growth.
• Credibility to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally.
• Experience driving transformation and new ways of working with technology.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and senior leaders.
• Passion for developing people and high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic SSHEQ initiatives to support growth and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and transformational change.
• Champion the use of technology, data and insight to improve performance.
• Support and influence operational leaders to raise standards and embed best practice.
• Play a key role in delivering sustainability and ESG ambitions.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing SSHEQ team and culture.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Advise the SSHEQ Director on strategic business priorities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder influence

Change leadership

Technology adoption

People development

Relationship building

Job description

At Comex 2000, we're delivering some of the UK's most critical infrastructure programmes, partnering with industry leaders including Virgin Media O2 and Openreach. As we continue to grow, embrace new technologies and deliver ambitious transformation projects, we're looking for an exceptional Head of SSHEQ to help shape the future of our business.

Reporting to the SSHEQ Director , you'll operate at the heart of the organisation, working closely with senior leaders to influence strategy, drive performance and embed a culture where safety, sustainability and quality are central to everything we do.This is a national role, requiring travel to sites across the UK.

With regular exposure to the Executive Leadership Team, operational leadership teams and key customers, you'll have a genuine platform to influence business decisions, shape strategic priorities and drive meaningful change across a growing and evolving organisation.

The Opportunity

You'll play a critical leadership role in driving our Safety, Sustainability, Health, Environment and Quality agenda across a national operation, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure programmes and helping shape how we continue to evolve.

You'll:

• Lead strategic SSHEQ initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
  
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and transformational change.
  
• Champion the use of technology, data and insight to improve performance.
  
• Support and influence operational leaders to raise standards and embed best practice.
  
• Play a key role in delivering our sustainability and ESG ambitions.
  
• Develop and inspire a high-performing team and broader SSHEQ culture.
  
• Build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and senior leaders across the business.
  
• Act as a key advisor and partner to the SSHEQ Director on strategic business priorities.
  

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a credible, commercially-minded SSHEQ leader who thrives on influence, enjoys operating at pace and can build strong relationships with stakeholders at every level.

You'll be equally comfortable engaging with front-line operational teams, presenting to senior leaders, and representing the business with major customers. You'll know how to challenge constructively, gain buy-in and bring people with you on the journey.

You'll bring:

• Senior leadership experience within telecoms, infrastructure, utilities, construction or another complex operational environment.
  
• A proven track record of leading cultural change, improving performance and raising standards at scale.
  
• Strong commercial awareness, understanding how outstanding SSHEQ performance supports operational delivery, customer satisfaction and business growth.
  
• The confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders across the business and externally.
  
• Experience driving transformation, implementing new ways of working and embracing technology to improve outcomes.
  
• The ability to build strong relationships with customers and represent the business at a senior level.
  
• A passion for developing people, building capability and creating high-performing teams.
  

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who doesn't sit on the sidelines. We want a visible leader who can influence decisions, shape strategy, challenge thinking and become a trusted partner to senior leaders across the business.

Why Comex 2000?

We're a business with real momentum.

We're investing in our people, technology and capabilities. We're delivering major infrastructure programmes for industry-leading customers. And we're driving significant transformation to ensure we're fit for the future.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal time, work alongside senior decision-makers, contribute to high-profile strategic initiatives and make a visible impact on a growing organisation.

If you're an ambitious SSHEQ leader looking for a role with genuine influence, senior stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to shape the future of a business that's going places, we'd love to hear from you.