SHEQ Director

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

Matchtech leads a strategic SHEQ role as Divisional Director within the power utilities sector. The role oversees health, safety, environment and quality across major projects and DNO frameworks, reporting to the SHEQ Director and guiding a skilled team.

Key requirements include NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, a relevant degree, and strong leadership. Hybrid UK work with a main northern hub, offering professional development and significant project exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety management, particularly within power utilities and distribution.
• Strong understanding of ICP and DNO operations.
• Proficiency in managing projects of capacities from 11kV to 132kV.
• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma.
• Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Health & Safety.
• TECHIOSH or CMIOSH - Desirable.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective SHEQ strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing SHEQ strategies for the power division.
• Managing SHEQ activities across major projects and DNO frameworks.
• Reporting into the SHEQ Director and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Leading and mentoring a team of SHEQ professionals.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on 11kV–132kV projects.
• Conducting regular audits and inspections to enforce SHEQ standards.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote safety and quality.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in SHEQ practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Health & safety management

ICP & DNO operations

Analytical thinking

SHEQ strategy development

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

Job description

SHEQ Divisional Director

Our client is seeking an experienced SHEQ Divisional Director to lead their safety, health, environment, and quality operations within the power utilities sector. This is a permanent position that involves overseeing major projects and DNO frameworks, with a focus on ensuring compliance and excellence in SHEQ standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing SHEQ strategies for the power division
• Managing SHEQ activities across major projects and DNO frameworks
• Reporting into the SHEQ Director and ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives
• Leading and mentoring a team of SHEQ professionals
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, particularly in projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV
• Conducting regular audits and inspections to enforce SHEQ standards
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and quality
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives in SHEQ practices

Job Requirements:

• Experience in health & safety management, particularly within power utilities and distribution
• Strong understanding of ICP and DNO operations
• Proficiency in managing projects of capacities from 11kV to 132kV
• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma, minmum.
• Bachelor or Masters in Occupational Health & Safety
• TECHIOSH or CMIOSH - Desirable
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to develop and implement effective SHEQ strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality

Benefits:

• £85k to £95k
• Car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Involvement in impactful and challenging projects
• Hybrid working, UK office visit required but main hub across the Northern counties

If you are a SHEQ professional with a significant understanding of power distribution projects and a passion for health and safety, we would like to hear from you.