Head of Workplace SHEQ

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metroline is looking for a Head of Workplace SHEQ, a strategic role ensuring compliance and leadership in health, safety, environmental standards, and quality. This position involves developing SHEQ policies, overseeing compliance, and managing a team of SHEQ experts while collaborating closely with senior management to promote safety across operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the SHEQ strategy and implementation across all premises.
• Oversee statutory compliance regarding safety and environmental standards.
• Build and manage a high-performing team of SHEQ professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Chartered IOSH membership

Recognised fire safety qualification

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