Head of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality)

Are you an experienced, senior SHEQ professional who has worked within the rail industry? Do you possess a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), CMIOSH, and ISEP Membership (Practitioner or Chartered)?Location: Colchester (hybrid) Salary: Up to £85,000 DOEA rail subcontractor is seeking an experienced Head of SHEQ to join it''s senior leadership team. Reporting directly in to the Managing Director, you would have responsibility for driving SHEQ strategy, ensuring compliance, and embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the business.The successful candidate will lead and manage all aspects of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across a workforce of 500+ employees, supported by a small SHEQ team. You will play a key role in shaping business strategy, supporting operational delivery, and providing assurance to both clients and senior leadership.This is a pivotal position requiring a strong leader who can influence stakeholders at all levels, from site teams through to board level, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and performance are consistently achieved.Key Responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the SHEQ strategy across the businessEnsure compliance with Network Rail standards, company policies, and all relevant legislationOversee implementation and management of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and RISQS requirementsLead preparation for and delivery of Principal Contractor Licence auditsOversee the ..... full job details .....