Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Description

You will provide strategic SHEQ direction, operational leadership, and expert advice to directors, managers, and site teams — ensuring the highest standards of performance, risk management, and governance are achieved across all projects and activities.

• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead a company-wide SHEQ transformation programme, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Deliver SHEQ performance reports, KPI analysis, and Board updates to the senior management team.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including the HSE, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, and certification bodies.
• Promote staff wellbeing initiatives and workplace safety programmes including mental health first aid.
• Oversee maintenance of accreditations such as CHAS, Constructionline, and other relevant professional bodies.
• Act as the Responsible Person for all SHEQ matters, providing strategic direction and leadership across all business units.
• Support teams in achieving compliance with CDM 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, and other sector-specific regulations.
• Manage and maintain certification to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with all statutory and corporate requirements.
• Develop and implement effective training programmes, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety initiatives.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) to lead our SHEQ function across multiple business units and nationwide operations. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving a positive health, safety, environmental and quality culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, and maintaining key ISO accreditations.

North London - National Travel Required)

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – essential.
• Environmental Management qualifications (NEBOSH Environmental Certificate, IEMA).
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience achieving or maintaining awards such as ROSPA or British Safety Council.
• Proven background in a senior SHEQ leadership position within the construction, electrical, or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO Management Systems (9001, 45001, 14001, 50001) – implementation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Principal Contractor, Principal Designer, and Contractor responsibilities under CDM 2015.
• Graduate IOSH status (minimum); Chartered status desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence required; Disclosure Check may apply.
• Quality Management qualifications (IRCA ISO 9001 Lead Auditor).

Benefits

Hybrid working - (3-4 days in the office)

£60k - £70k + Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance