Head of SHEQ

Head of SHEQ

Mill Hill, Greater London | £70,000 – £80,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We are recruiting a Head of SHEQ to join a growing main contractor based in London, with site visits across the city. This senior leadership role is ideal for an experienced SHEQ professional with a strong background in construction.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental & Quality Management

Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accreditations across the business.

Ensure all Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) and waste documentation are compliant and up to date.

Conduct site audits and manage visits to waste suppliers; lead environmental and quality audits on live projects.

Oversee environmental and quality documentation across new and existing sites.

Training & Competence

Maintain accurate training records and ensure site management compliance.

Liaise with subcontractors to support external training plans.

Identify and manage internal training requirements for all staff.

Health, Safety & SHEQ Leadership

Chair Safety & Environmental Committee meetings; track actions and minutes.

Lead development and auditing of SHEQ management systems and documentation.

Provide strategic SHEQ advice to senior leadership and embed SHEQ into company operations.

Set, monitor and report on company-wide SHEQ objectives aligned with legislation and CSR.

Ensure implementation of risk assessments, method statements, and SHEQ plans across all sites.

Lead investigations into incidents and ensure remedial actions are implemented.

Manage Health & Safety team performance, ensuring all audits are completed and closed out.

Maintain accreditations : CHAS, Constructionline, Safe Contractor, British Safety Council, ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001.

Support bid and tender submissions with relevant H&S input.

Compile and present monthly SHEQ performance reports for Board review.

Required Skills & Experience

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).

Degree or NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management (or equivalent).

Expert knowledge of H&S legislation and construction compliance.

Proven experience in SHEQ leadership within a main contracting environment.

Confident managing multi-site SHEQ operations with strong leadership and communication skills.

Location

Based in Mill Hill, Greater London with travel to projects across the London area.

Package & Benefits

£75,000 – £85,000 basic salary.

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service).

Option to buy additional holidays.

Cycle to work scheme.

Medi-Cash healthcare option.

1 paid volunteering day annually.

Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.

Why Apply?

Join a forward-thinking, expanding contractor committed to safety, quality, and sustainability. This is your opportunity to take a lead role in shaping SHEQ strategy across major London construction projects.

Apply today to lead SHEQ excellence in a high-performing team