Head of SHEQ - Northwest

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role, you will lead SHEQ strategy across multiple live sites for a respected main contractor. You’ll embed a safety-first, quality-driven culture, work with boards, directors and supply chains, and drive compliance across all operations. You will shape risk management, sustainability, and training to raise standards beyond ticking boxes. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines governance, site delivery, and continuous improvement to protect people and deliver high-quality projects. Your impact will be visible in safer sites, stronger accreditation performance, and a learning-centred organisation.

Pay / Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Option to buy extra holidays
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Private family healthcare

Responsibilities

Chair H&S committee meetings and embed continuous safety improvement
Develop, refine, and enforce SHEQ systems, risk assessments, and safe work practices across all sites
Oversee incident investigations, generate reports, and close out actions
Lead on HRB regulation policies and support bid teams with SHEQ input for tenders
Maintain industry accreditations (ISO 45001, CHAS, Constructionline, BSC)
Deliver monthly performance reports for the board
Own and manage ISO 14001 accreditation and SWMPs, conduct audits of waste suppliers and environmental performance
Maintain ISO 9001 certification and oversee quality audits on active sites
Lead initiatives to raise the quality bar from pre-construction through to handover
Manage training records and ensure teams are certified and fit for purpose
Support subcontractor training needs and drive a learning-first culture