SHEQ Director

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary engineering contractor is seeking a SHEQ Director to oversee governance and compliance across its operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive SHEQ leadership experience and strong knowledge of ISO standards and UK health and safety legislation. Key responsibilities include driving ISO certification, managing audits, and leading a Net Zero strategy to 2030. Competitive salary and travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' SHEQ leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Ability to occasionally travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ governance and compliance across multiple business units.
• Drive ISO certification and manage audits.
• Champion the Net Zero strategy to 2030.

Skills

ISO standards knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational H&S

Job description

SHEQ Director

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Salary:

Location: Watford

Regions: Hertfordshire, London

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a SHEQ Director to work for a multi-disciplinary civil engineering contractor in the utilities sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ governance and compliance across multiple business units.
• Drive ISO certification (9001, 14001, 45001) and manage audits.
• Champion our Net Zero strategy to 2030.
• Oversee behavioural safety programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage incident investigations, internal audits, and subcontractor onboarding.
• Engage with directors, clients, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational H&S.
• Minimum 5 years’ SHEQ leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and UK HSE legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• UK Driving Licence
• Ability to occasionally travel to sites