Head of SHEQ

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.

• Salary up to 90,000 per annum (DOE)
• Company Car
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with buy/sell scheme and service-related increases)
• Performance bonus eligibility up to 15%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Cycle to Work scheme, saving scheme, birthday bonus & staff social events
• Discount portal & employee referral rewards
• Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering opportunities within local communities
• Learning, 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.

• 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 18001
• A Willingness to occasionally work out of hours

Bennett 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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