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 brands

Role 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 leaders