Head of SHEQ

Cranleigh Recruitment

  • Midlands
  • £60,000-70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Head of SHEQLocation: Midlands / South-West. Hybrid role (easy access to M5 essential)Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + company vehicleContract Type: Full-time, permanentAbout the OrganisationWe are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing UK provider of environmental services. They are seeking a senior SHEQ professional to lead health, safety, environment and quality across a portfolio of operational businesses. With multiple sites and recent acquisitions expanding the Group's national reach, this role will support consistency, compliance and performance at scale.Operating in a high-risk, mobile and field-based environment, the organisation values proactive safety leadership, quality assurance and cultural alignment.The RoleThis is a strategic and operational leadership position. As Head of SHEQ, you'll develop and embed a Group-wide management system and lead best practice across all sites. The role involves direct engagement with site teams and senior leadership, ensuring robust compliance and a strong safety culture.Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a Group SHEQ strategy aligned with organisational goals
  • Design and roll out a unified management system across all business units
  • Ensure compliance with UK SHEQ legislation and maintain external accreditations (e.g. ISO, NHSS, Constructionline)
  • Lead audits, reporting and continuous improvement processes
  • Act as the Board's key advisor on SHEQ risk, performance and opportunities
  • Support and coach operational teams on safe, compliant working practices
  • Manage incident investigations, regulatory engagement and client requirements
  • Contribute to tender responses and assurance activities
Candidate ProfileWe're seeking a credible SHEQ leader with both strategic vision and operational capability.
  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent); Chartered IOSH (or working towards), IEMA or similar preferred
  • Senior SHEQ leadership in high-risk sectors such as environmental services, utilities, infrastructure or construction
  • Strong knowledge of UK legislation, standards and accreditation frameworks
  • Experience implementing management systems across multiple sites
  • Confident communicator with excellent leadership and influencing skills
  • Track record of improving SHEQ performance and driving cultural change
What's on Offer
  • Salary £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
  • 32 days' holiday, including bank holidays
  • Company Vehicle
  • Pension scheme, discretionary bonus and employee benefits
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • A high-impact leadership role within a progressive, growing organisation

Cranleigh Recruitment