UK QEHS Manager (M&E / Building Services)

UK QEHS Lead Electrical & Mechanical Services

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Location: London with UK-wide travel
Reward & Benefits
Salary: £90,000 £95,000
Car allowance: £5,000
Pension: 5% employee / 7% employer contribution
Private healthcare: AXA for employee and partner
Annual leave: 25 days
All business travel expenses covered

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role for an experienced QEHS professional who wants to shape standards, influence culture and make a visible impact across a growing UK business.
Reporting to the UK Regional Director, the UK QEHS Lead for Electrical & Mechanical Services will set the direction for Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety performance across all UK operations and group activities delivered in the UK.
Based from the London office, you will work closely with leadership teams, project delivery teams and supply-chain partners, with regular site and regional visits. With strong support from our Dublin Head Office, you will act as the QEHS figurehead for the UK, balancing strategic leadership with practical, value-adding delivery.

Why This Role Stands Out

A high-profile position with direct access to senior leadership
Genuine autonomy to shape QEHS strategy and standards
Exposure to complex, high-value projects across sectors such as data centres, energy, industrial and life sciences
Opportunity to build, mentor and lead a regional QEHS team
A business that values continuous improvement, learning and professional development

What Youll Be Doing

Leadership & Culture
Be a visible role model, promoting a right-first-time, incident-free culture
Champion QEHS across the UK business, influencing at all levels
Drive accountability and ownership for QEHS performance across teams and projects
Strategy, Governance & Compliance
Lead QEHS systems and requirements across UK operations
Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and relevant UK standards, certifications and accreditations
Act as the UK point of contact for QEHS-related tender and pre-qualification activity

Operational Excellence
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of regional and group QEHS programmes
Coordinate and support the UK QEHS team, working closely with Group QEHS functions
Ensure supply-chain partners meet QEHS requirements and expectations
Support other group business units delivering or exploring UK opportunities

Risk, Assurance & Incident Management
Proactively identify and mitigate safety, environmental and quality risks
Lead and support incident and dangerous occurrence investigations, ensuring root causes are addressed
Prepare and present clear QEHS performance reports, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities

Stakeholder, Client & Regulatory Engagement
Build strong relationships with clients, customers and internal stakeholders
Engage with regulatory authorities such as the HSE and Environment Agency when required
Lead UK quality expectations in line with industry, client and business standards

People Development & Improvement
Identify, coordinate and manage QEHS training and development needs
Coach and mentor teams to raise capability and consistency
Sustain a culture of continuous improvement across the UK region

About You

You are a confident, credible QEHS leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. You are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and supporting project teams in fast-paced environments.

You will bring:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A structured, methodical and risk-based mindset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to translate stakeholder and regulatory requirements into effective processes
Strong influencing skills across projects and business functions
High visual awareness, spotting issues before they escalate

Development & Support

Relevant CPD opportunities are supported in line with business needs and company policy, ensuring you continue to grow professionally while delivering impact. xwzovoh

If you've built your career in QEHS within an M&E environment and want to step into a regional leadership role, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.