Head of Workplace SHEQ

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Workplace SHEQ to lead the safety strategy and compliance initiatives. This senior role requires extensive experience in health and safety leadership, effective collaboration with executives, and oversight of SHEQ management systems to ensure high safety standards across all premises.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in health and safety leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of infrastructure-related legislation.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of SHEQ policies and systems.
• Oversee statutory building safety compliance and fire risk management.
• Engage with key external stakeholders including TfL and HSE.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Education

Chartered IOSH membership

Tools

ISO Standards (45001, 14001, 9001)

Job description

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Are you ready to lead Metroline’s workplace safety strategy and drive continuous improvement across our estate?

We are pleased to invite internal applications for the role of Head of Workplace SHEQ. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for shaping and overseeing Metroline’s approach to workplace safety, health, environmental compliance, and quality standards.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation of Metroline’s integrated SHEQ management systems across all premises, ensuring full statutory compliance, effective contractor oversight, and visible leadership on key workplace safety matters including fire risk, environmental impact, and estate maintenance obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the business on SHEQ compliance for all premises, working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
• Lead the development and implementation of SHEQ policies and systems (ISO 45001, 14001, 9001)
• Oversee statutory building safety compliance, fire risk management, and environmental standards
• Build and manage a high-performing team of SHEQ professionals, focused on assurance, improvement, and culture change
• Act as the competent advisor on contractor safety, CDM compliance, and risk assessments across the portfolio
• Support executive governance through robust SHEQ reporting, safety tours, and board-level assurance
• Engage with key external stakeholders including TfL, HSE, Fire Service, and environmental agencies
• Support emergency planning, business continuity, and high-risk incident oversight
• Deputise for the Director of SHEQ when require
• Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards)
• Extensive senior-level experience in health and safety leadership
• Strong working knowledge of infrastructure-related legislation (fire, CDM, asbestos, legionella, etc.)
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
• Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated success in implementing SHEQ systems and delivering cultural change
• Experience managing ISO accreditations (45001, 14001, 9001)
• Recognised fire safety qualification/accreditation
• Experience in transport, logistics or operational environments

Hours of work

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Why apply?

This is a critical leadership role in Metroline’s SHEQ function with wide-reaching impact. You will shape strategy, lead a high-profile team, and ensure our built environment meets the highest safety and environmental standards — all while working in close partnership with the Executive Team.

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Applications

Applications should include:

• The reasons you are applying for the post
• Why you believe you are a suitable candidate