Head of Safety, Health, Wellbeing and Environment

Morgan Sindall Engineering Solutions Limited; National (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Engineering Solutions Limited is seeking a Head of Safety, Health, Wellbeing and Environment. This senior leadership position involves shaping and implementing SHWE strategies and ensuring compliance with regulations in a high-hazard sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership excellence and an ability to influence at all levels.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme participation

Cycle to work and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in senior SHWE/SHEQ roles in complex project environments.
• Strong strategic thinking with operational excellence.
• Familiarity with sustainable construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and improve SHWE strategy as part of the senior management team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing SHWE team.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Environmental Legislation

Risk Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Head of Safety, Health, Wellbeing and Environment (SHWE) - Energy

Location: Rugby / Hybrid

Talented people are the key to our success

With our energy sector in an exciting period of significant growth, we are strengthening our SHEQ leadership team to ensure that we are ready and fit for the future.

Growth will not become an excuse for us; it will not affect our Protecting People commitment and expectations. This applies equally to safety, health, wellbeing, environment and quality standards.

To ensure that our operational teams are suitably supported, we will need equal focus on firstly, the processes and training that support our operational teams to deliver, and secondly, on bringing Protecting People to life through the behaviours and operational execution we expect from our people and supply chain.

To enable this vision, we are looking to appoint an inspiring Head of Safety, Health, Wellbeing and Environment (SHWE), who will focus on how we achieve transformational performance and behaviours in embedding Protecting People and Protecting the Environment throughout our people and supply chain.

The Role

This is a functional leadership role, responsible for defining, delivering, and continuously improving our SHWE strategy. You will be an important member of the Business Unit’s Senior Management Team (SMT), reporting to the Energy Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the SMT to develop and implement the Business Unit’s Safety, Health, Wellbeing and Environment improvement plans and long-term objectives.
• Leading and promoting a positive safety, health and wellbeing culture throughout our employees and supply chain.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with safety, health, wellbeing, and environmental legislation, industry regulations, and Morgan Sindall’s internal standards.
• Identify and drive improvements, aiming for best-in-class practices across SHWE disciplines.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing SHWE team, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to managers, employees, subcontractors, and partners.
• Ensure robust and transparent reporting across SHWE matters, enabling data-led decision-making.
• Champion a proactive, integrated approach to mental health, wellbeing, and occupational health within a high-hazard sector.
• Support bid and tender teams by contributing to SHWE elements of PQQs and proposals.
  
  

The Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced SHWE/SHEQ leader who brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational excellence, and genuine people leadership. You’ll have a visible presence across our sites and projects and be passionate about shaping our Protecting People culture where everyone goes home safe, every day.

Essential Criteria

• Proven senior leadership experience in a similar SHE or HSE role, ideally within infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or other complex project environments.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent professional body.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6+ qualification) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and sustainable construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels – from boardroom to site operatives.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and developing SHE professionals and wider teams.
• Experience in managing risk in high-hazard, regulated industries.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvements in SHEW&E performance.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to successful bid strategies.
  
  

What's in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
  
  

About Our Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy transmission networks across the UK, working for the three transmission owners, SSE, Scottish Power and National Grid.

Our transmission services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, substations and overhead line new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and a great opportunity to progress your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.