Group Head of SHEQ

Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) UK – Multi-site role About the Role Our client, a national maintenance contractor, is recruiting for an experienced Regional Head of SHEQ to lead the development and delivery of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality strategy across a multi-site construction and maintenance operation. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving a strong safety culture, maintaining compliance across ISO standards, and ensuring best-in-class performance across operational teams, subcontractors, and client environments Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver the regional SHEQ strategy aligned with business objectives * Own and maintain Integrated Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) * Drive behavioural safety culture, engagement, and continuous improvement * Ensure compliance with UK H&S and environmental legislation (including CDM 2015) * Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective actions * Manage SHEQ performance reporting, KPIs, and management reviews * Support operational teams with risk management across live sites and reactive works * Lead training, competency frameworks, inductions, and subcontractor compliance * Act as key interface for clients, regulators, and external auditors * Drive environmental performance, including waste, carbon, and sustainability initiatives About You * NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential * Proven senior SHEQ leadership experience in construction or maintenance environments * Strong track record managing ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 systems * Deep knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction risk environments * Experience leading audits, investigations, and compliance programmes * Strong stakeholder management skills across operational and client teams * Background in multi-site, fast-paced, reactive or planned maintenance operations What’s on Offer * Competitive salary * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Private medical insurance and life assurance * Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support * Salary sacrifice schemes (including EV and pension options) * Training, development, and career progression opportunities * Retail and lifestyle discounts Why Apply? This is an opportunity to step into a senior regional leadership role where you will shape SHEQ performance, influence operational delivery, and drive continuous improvement across a busy, high-risk, multi-site environment