Head of SHEQ

Description

Position: Head of SHEQ

Location Derby or Ipswich

Salary up to 90.000 + Car + 15 % Bonus

An established and successful Civil Engineering contractor are seeking a highly experienced SHEQ professional to join their senior management team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this individual will take a key leadership role in the development and delivery of the company's SHEQ strategy, driving a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and best practice across the business. The position is offering a Salary up to 90,000, Company Car, Private Healthcare, 15% Bonus and a very good benefit package.

Head of SHEQ Salary & Benefits

Salary up to 90,000 per annum (DOE)Company Car25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell scheme and service-related increases)Performance bonus eligibility up to 15%Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leaveCycle to Work scheme, saving scheme, birthday bonus & staff social eventsDiscount portal & employee referral rewardsLife assurance & Employee Assistance ProgrammeVolunteering opportunities within local communitiesLearning, development, and progression opportunities within a supportive culture

Head of SHEQ Job Overview

Support the strategic direction set by the Managing Director and lead the continuous improvement of the SHEQ department.Manage the SHEQ team and department, ensuring alignment with company objectives.Develop, implement, and maintain the company's SHEQ strategy and management system, ensuring compliance.Promote and maintain a safe working environment for all, ensuring robust Health & Safety plans and SSoW are in place, reviewed, and documented.Deliver SHEQ communication strategies including toolbox talks and management briefings.Act as a coach to senior managers and mentor to operational teams on SHEQ matters.Oversee SHEQ audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.Provide up-to-date advice on industry regulations, legislation, and standards to ensure compliance.Report on SHEQ performance, statistics, and KPIs, driving improvements in safety culture and proactive measures.Support business development through client engagement, maximising partnering opportunities.Promote learning, best practice, and alignment with wider group targets.

Head of SHEQ Job Requirements

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.Proven operational and functional experience, including 10-15 years within SHEQ leadership roles.Strong knowledge of ISO accreditations and environmental management systems.High-level communication skills with the ability to influence senior managers and teams.Results-driven with a proactive, positive, and objective approach to SHEQ.Demonstrable success in driving SHEQ performance improvements and building safety culture.Ability to drive process change and create strategy.Knowledge of with BS EN ISO 9001, NHSS 16, BS EN ISO 14001, and BS OHSAS 18001A Willingness to occasionally work out of hoursBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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