Heath of SHEQ

About The Company-

One of the North West''s longest standing, and most-reputable SME construction contractors are looking for a- Head of Health and Safety to join their team and head up this function within the business.-This company demonstrate excellent levels of staff tenure, and an impressive base of recession proof clients within the public sector.-

About the Role

As Head of SHEQ-you will take responsibility for the-implementation, maintenance and management of key H&S deliverables, ISO accreditation and compliance as well as the improvement of H&S, quality, and environmental performance across the business.

As Head of SHEQ-you will be working closely with the Operations Team to safely deliver projects and drive a positive H&S culture. You-will be required to communicate and cooperate at all levels with stakeholders and senior management to ensure H&S objectives are delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Management

• Maintain ISO 14001 accreditation and ensure waste management paperwork and Site Waste Management Plans (SWMP) are compliant and up to date.
• Manage environmental team site visits and audits; conduct biannual audits at waste suppliers.
• Ensure SWMP and environmental documentation are established on all new sites.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation and coordinate ISO audits.
• Oversee quality audits across all live sites.

Training Management

• Keep training records up to date and ensure full compliance for site management staff.
• Liaise with subcontractors to support training plans.
• Manage internal training needs for all staff.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Chair Safety & Environmental Committee meetings; ensure minutes and actions are recorded and communicated.
• Develop, review, and audit SHEQ management documentation.
• Provide expert SHEQ advice to senior leadership, embedding SHEQ into business operations.
• Set and monitor company-wide SHEQ objectives and targets aligned with legal and corporate responsibility.
• Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, and SHEQ plans are implemented across all projects and premises.
• Lead incident investigations and enforce remedial actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage Health & Safety team to complete audits and close out actions.
• Lead policy development for HRB regulations.
• Maintain accreditations: CHAS, Constructionline, Safe Contractor, British Safety Council, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.
• Support tender teams with H&S input.
• Provide monthly SHEQ performance reports for Board review.
• Promote and lead all aspects of SHEQ compliance and management.

About You

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Safety or NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma for Occupational Health & Safety Management Professionals.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Proven experience in SHEQ leadership and team management within construction-contractor environments.
• Strong safety leadership skills with effective communication across all levels.
• Experience managing multi-site SHEQ operations.

What''s on Offer

Salary is negotiable dependant on experience plus a car allowance. A full list of company benefits are available on request.