SHEQ Director – Water & Infrastructure

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd; Hattersley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Head of SHEQ role in the UK, with responsibility across regional divisions and multiple frameworks. The role involves shaping governance, performance and risk decisions, and providing senior leadership to regional SHEQ teams.

You will lead strategic SHEQ plans, drive assurance activities, and build strong client and JV relationships while ensuring compliance with UK health and safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Senior SHEQ leadership across UK construction, utilities or infrastructure.
• Influence executive, divisional and JV leaders with risk-based advice.
• Lead multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed SHEQ teams.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations and HSE guidance.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated management systems.
• OSH qualification at diploma/degree level and IOSH chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate SHEQ strategy across the Northern Division with governance and risk focus.
• Provide evidence-based insights on regional performance, risk and assurance findings.
• Coach Regional Heads of SHEQ to lead effectively within governance standards.
• Establish and maintain divisional governance framework, reporting and escalation routes.
• Lead development of divisional/regional SHEQ plans aligned with strategy and client expectations.
• Oversee assurance, audits and closure of actions across regions.
• Promote consistency in joint venture management systems with regional flexibility.
• Support incidents, regulatory matters and client concerns with timely corrective action.
• Build senior relationships with clients, JV partners, regulators and supply chain.
• Support the SHEQ & Sustainability Director in shaping functional strategy and reporting.

Skills

Senior SHEQ leadership

Influence executives

CDM Regulations knowledge

ISO 45001 experience

Driving licence

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma in OSH

Degree in a related field

Chartered IOSH

Job description

Lanesra Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Head of SHEQ role in the UK, with responsibility across regional divisions and multiple frameworks. The role involves shaping governance, performance and risk decisions, and providing senior leadership to regional SHEQ teams.

You will lead strategic SHEQ plans, drive assurance activities, and build strong client and JV relationships while ensuring compliance with UK health and safety and environmental standards.