SHEQ Director
Job Title:-SHEQ Director
Salary: Circa £80k
Location: Homebased covering projects across London
Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
Groundworks & Concrete Frame Specialists
About the company
A market-leading contractor specialising in groundworks and concrete frame delivery for major construction projects across the UK are now looking for a SHEQ Director to join their team.
With a reputation for delivering complex builds safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards, they are trusted partners to Tier 1 clients in residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.
They’re committed to embedding a positive and proactive SHEQ culture throughout our business — from head office to every workface.
Job Title:-SHEQ Director – Role Overview
They are seeking an experienced, strategic and highly credible SHEQ Director to lead their Safety, Health, Environment and Quality function. You will shape and drive the strategic SHEQ agenda as an integral member of the senior leadership team, championing best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across diverse project portfolio.
This role is ideal for a proactive leader with deep industry experience, excellent stakeholder influence skills, and a passion for making measurable improvements in safety and quality performance in heavy civil and structural environments.
Job Title:-SHEQ Director – Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Develop and implement the SHEQ strategy that aligns with business goals and growth plans
Establish clear SHEQ governance, frameworks and performance expectations
Advise the Board and Executive Leadership on key SHEQ risks, opportunities and compliance landscape
Operational Engagement
Collaborate across commercial, operations and project leadership to integrate SHEQ into planning and delivery
Ensure policies and systems support safe and quality execution of groundworks and concrete frame activities
Lead site-level engagement to maintain visible and credible SHEQ presence
Regulatory Compliance & Standards
Maintain compliance with UK health, safety, environmental and quality legislation and industry standards
Oversee SHEQ audit programmes, inspections and regulatory interfaces
Ensure third-party certifications (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) are maintained and enhanced
Risk Management & Performance
Drive systematic risk identification and control across all projects
Lead or support complex incident investigations, ensuring effective learning and prevention
Define, monitor and report meaningful performance indicators, driving measurable improvement
Culture & Capability Building
Champion a positive, accountable SHEQ culture across all levels of the business
Deliver effective training, coaching and capability initiatives for teams and leaders
Embed behaviour-based principles into everyday site and office activities
Continuous Improvement
Promote innovation in safety, environmental stewardship and quality assurance
Benchmark performance and apply lessons learned from across the industry
Strengthen SHEQ systems, tools and digital reporting where appropriate
Job Title:-SHEQ Director – What You’ll Bring
Experience & Qualifications
Significant executive-level experience in SHEQ leadership, preferably within groundworks, civil engineering or concrete frame sectors
Proven track record influencing operational teams and senior stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of UK safety, environmental and quality legislation and best practice
Experience with ISO management systems and certification processes
Professional membership (e.g. IOSH Chartered &/or Lead Auditor qualifications) desirable
Personal Attributes
Credible, confident and proactive leader
Strong communicator with ability to influence across functions
Commercially aware with pragmatic decision-making
Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
What We Offer
Executive leadership role in a respected and growing contracting business
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to shape culture and best practice across challenging and high-profile projects
Professional development and long-term career progression