Head of SHEQ – Tier 1 Contractor – London (Soho)

Overview

In this role you will lead the SHEQ strategy for a Tier 1 contractor delivering residential, heritage, and commercial projects in London. You will steer policy, compliance, and accreditation across multiple live sites and manage a dedicated SHEQ team. The position combines board-level reporting, site presence, and hands-on guidance to improve safety, environment, and quality across the business. You will shape a proactive safety culture and uphold high delivery standards in a busy construction environment.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• long service additional leave
• option to purchase extra holidays
• Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Medi-cash healthcare benefit
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead policy and compliance across H&S regulations and CDM 2015
• Chair Safety & Environmental Committee meetings; report to the board monthly
• Investigate and report accidents, near misses, and incidents
• Develop and implement SHEQ document control systems
• Support tender/bid teams with H&S input and guidance
• Maintain CHAS, SafeContractor, Constructionline, ISO 45001 accreditations
• Promote a proactive, collaborative safety culture across projects
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001 accreditation
• Oversee Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) and environmental audits
• Audit waste suppliers and implement sustainability best practices
• Manage ISO 9001 accreditation and documentation
• Lead quality assurance audits across live projects
• Drive continual improvement and standardisation in project delivery
• Oversee training compliance across site management and operational staff
• Manage training records and internal development plans
• Liaise with subcontractors to support training initiatives where possible

Key requirements

• Chartered Member of IOSH
• Degree (or equivalent) or NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma
• Proven senior SHEQ leadership experience within construction
• Deep knowledge of UK H&S legislation and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Track record managing safety across multiple project workstreams
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of SHEQ professionals
• Confident communicator with ability to influence at all levels

• leadership
• communication
• influence at all levels
• H&S regulations
• CDM 2015
• ISO 45001

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