Head of SHEQ

Head of SHEQ
Mill Hill, Greater London | £75,000 – £85,000 + 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.