Key Responsibilities
Safety Leadership & Strategy
Lead the delivery, monitoring and review of the SHEQ strategy and associated action plans at regional level.
Act as the regional SHEQ lead across the framework, promoting best practice throughout the wider supply chain.
Identify regional SHEQ priorities and work with senior leadership to establish measurable, outcome-driven improvement targets.
Provide strategic direction and expert SHEQ guidance to the Senior Management Team, client representatives and regional SHEQ teams.
People Development & Engagement
Champion and embed cultural development initiatives to strengthen behaviours, ownership and engagement across the region.
Set clear expectations, roles and responsibilities for the SHEQ team, ensuring robust professional development pathways and succession planning.
Lead by example as a visible advocate for high SHEQ standards, values and behaviours.
Promote cross-functional collaboration, open communication and a culture of continuous improvement.
Assurance, Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain, improve and assure the effectiveness of SHEQ management systems, ensuring full compliance with legislation and organisational requirements.
Organise, support and deliver internal and external audits, inspections and assurance activities.
Ensure robust identification, assessment and control of SHEQ risks throughout project lifecycles.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal teams.
Influence and support client and partner change initiatives, ensuring SHEQ is fully embedded in new ways of working and delivery processes.
Integrate effectively with project teams to understand operational challenges and drive proactive SHEQ solutions.
Promote collaborative working across the wider supply chain to share learning and continuously improve standards.
Performance, Data & Innovation
Lead benchmarking, performance trending, data analysis and presentation of key performance indicators to support informed decision-making.
Identify opportunities for sustainable and innovative SHEQ solutions aligned with programme objectives.
Use data to identify risks, performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
Drive innovation in SHEQ processes and digital solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
About the Candidate
Proven experience managing a multi-disciplinary SHEQ team within construction, utilities, infrastructure or a similar environment.
Strong leadership capability with experience influencing senior stakeholders and complex project teams.
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
Competent and trained risk assessor with an environmental qualification.
Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).
Ability to collect, analyse and interpret large volumes of data with accuracy and insight.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all organisational levels.
Strong understanding of SHE legislation, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs) and relevant industry standards.
High level of competence with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Organised, adaptable and confident in decision-making, with sound judgement regarding when escalation is appropriate.
Our benefits package includes:
Company car or car allowance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to five additional days
Pension contribution scheme, Life assurance, Health insurance, Private medical insurance
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year