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Heath of SHEQ

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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

Reference: 223871925

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Heath of SHEQ

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Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library

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Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
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
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Reference: 223871925

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