Head of HSEQ
Reynco Ltd are delighted to be supporting a leading Construction Envelope specialist who are looking to appoint a Head of HSEQ to join their expanding leadership team. Can be offered Hybrid, or based in the North West, with travel to projects across the UK, this is a senior appointment designed to provide strategic direction, ensure compliance across all HSQE functions, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to step into a pivotal leadership role offering responsibility, influence, and long-term progression.
Head of HSEQ – Building Envelope
Location: Hybrid or North West (with travel to UK project sites as required)
Salary: Negotiable (DOE) + Car Allowance + Benefits
About the Company
Our client is a leading specialist within the Envelope/Facade sector, delivering high-quality projects nationwide. With a reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and consistent growth, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality across their operations. As part of their next phase of expansion, they are seeking a Head of HSEQ to take ownership of the function at senior level, shaping strategy and driving standards across the business.
The Role
As Head of HSEQ, you will lead the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality strategy, ensuring compliance, building resilience, and driving forward best practice. You will sit as part of the senior management team, providing leadership, guidance, and oversight across the group. Key responsibilities include:
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Setting strategic direction for HSEQ functions in line with business objectives.
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Leading, managing, and coaching the HSEQ team, including recruitment and development.
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Overseeing company accreditations and compliance with ISO standards (ISO9001:2015, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001/ISO45001).
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Acting as the company’s lead on health & safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and audits.
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Championing business improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality standards.
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Advising board and senior stakeholders on HSEQ strategy, risk, and compliance.
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Ensuring supply chain compliance through regular reviews and audits.
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Conducting site visits across UK projects, ensuring best practice is implemented and monitored.
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Leading departmental meetings, producing board reports, and shaping company HSEQ policy.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a proven HSEQ leader with a strong construction or building-envelope background. You will bring:
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NEBOSH & IOSH (or equivalent) qualifications.
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Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in construction, with at least 3+ years in a senior HSEQ management position.
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Demonstrable track record of leading HSEQ functions and delivering improvements at organisational level.
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In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and accreditation processes.
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Strong communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to influence at board level.
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A proactive and solutions-focused approach, able to balance compliance with commercial priorities.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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Car allowance
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25 days holiday + benefits package
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Opportunity to shape and lead HSEQ at senior level within a growing, innovative business
Diversity & Inclusion
Reynco Ltd operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment process, whilst also ensuring our clients do the same and we can provide any advice or education to them in relation to this. If there may be any support or adjustments required at any point throughout your recruitment journey with us, then please let us know and our trained consultants will assist and advise you accordingly