Head of SHEQ

Overview

Lead development and implementation of health & safety strategy across UK operations.

Key Responsibilities

• performance metrics
• sheq systems
• risk assessments
• audits
• compliance
• safety strategy

Tasks

-Monitoring and report on performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement. -Providing expert guidance and training to the Directors, managers and teams across the business. -Collaborating with senior leadership to embed health and safety into business planning and decision-making. -Leading the ongoing development of the SHEQ Management systems to ensure they remain up to date and appropriate to the business as it grows. -Liaising with the Health and Safety Executive and other regulatory bodies as required. -Working with HR on Occupational Health and workforce initiatives. -Leading risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring timely and effective resolution, promoting a learning culture. -Ensuring compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation and industry standards across both our office and field teams. -Developing and implementing a comprehensive health and safety strategy aligned with Yu Group’s values and operational goals.

Requirements

• nebosh
• nvq5
• ios membership
• senior h&s
• cdm 2015
• leadership

What You Bring

-Hold a NEBOSH/NCRQ Diploma or NVQ 5 (or equivalent) and relevant membership of IOS. -Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills comfortable engaging at Board level to Field operative. -Proven experience in a senior health and safety role within utilities (electricity, gas and water), or similar sector. -Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practices. -Ability to influence and drive culture change across diverse teams and environments. -Strong knowledge of 2015 CDM regulations and health and safety best practice -Experience of, and a propensity to, roll your sleeves up and show visible leadership.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Programme -Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies -Flexibility and mobility to provide proactive and visible leadership across multiple sites both office and field proving training, support and review of activities. -Day off on your birthday -Death in service and critical illness cover -Appointment allowance -Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days -Learning and development opportunities -Company sick pay (subject to length of service) -24 days annual leave + bank holidays -Annual salary review -New modern facilities -3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc. -Long service recognition -Refer a friend payment

About Yü Group Plc

-A five‑year hedging agreement with Shell supports commodity sourcing and strengthens operating stability. -They also install EV charging solutions alongside smart meters—blending tech‑led utility services with emerging infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-only candidates with indefinite right to work in the uk will be considered; no visa sponsorship offered.