Head of SHEQ

Job Title: Head of SHEQ

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 + Company Car + Package

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working)

Role Highlights:

Working for a privately run contractor with a growing workload
Opportunity to work with modern and relevant brandsRole Overview:
As the Head of SHEQ, reporting into the Senior Leadership team, you will manage a team of H&S Advisors and Managers in enforcing SHEQ practises across multiple retail construction sites on a nationwide basis. You will have an integral role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the onsite teams and wider business.

Key Requirements:

Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction health and safety
Hold a NEBOSH Construction qualification
Be an active Technical Member of IOSH
Degree qualified (Preferred)
Hold a full UK driving license and willing to travel nationwide
Knowledge of H&S within the Construction industry is essential.Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team on all aspects of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality performance, ensuring SHEQ objectives align with overall business strategy
Site visiting, auditing and providing on-site H&S support to ensure compliance, identify risks and drive a positive safety culture across all projects.
Confident approach to accident and incident investigation and reporting, including root cause analysis and corrective / preventive actions
Implementation and effective communication of health and safety policies to all levels of the organisation, ensuring workforce engagement and understanding.
Identify, assess and control SHEQ risks across all projects; maintain and update company risk registers and emergency plans.
Conduct and oversee site auditing standards, ensuring regular inspections and compliance reviews are completed and reported accurately.
Preparation and delivery of in-house health & safety and SHEQ training, including inductions, toolbox talks, and leadership safety sessions
Detail-oriented approach with the ability to produce accurate reports and KPI dashboards for senior management and clients, providing analysis and recommendations for improvement
Assessing and approving RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to ensure suitability, compliance and practical implementation on site
Ensure full legal and regulatory compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality legislation, liaising with regulatory authorities when necessary
Lead environmental initiatives, including waste reduction, pollution prevention, sustainability practices and carbon management across sites
Maintain robust quality assurance systems, oversee internal / external audits and manage non-conformances to uphold company and client standards.
Provide strategic SHEQ leadership and mentoring to site teams and SHEQ staff, promoting continuous improvement.Contacts to Apply:
Sam Hunter – Fit Out & Interiors Manager: (phone number removed)
Cameron Lally – Senior Resourcer: (phone number removed)