Divisional Head of HSEQ

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of multi contract-specific HSEQ strategies aligned to the Group's governance framework.
• Provide strategic oversight and assurance to ensure all HSEQ risks are identified, assessed, and managed consistently across all contracts.
• Lead a team of HSEQ Managers and Advisors, ensuring clear responsibilities, capability development and high performance.
• Act as lead investigator for major HSEQ incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective action.
• Deliver meaningful management information reports, analysing trends and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with client stakeholders to ensure expectations are met and exceeded through transparent reporting, collaboration and delivery of best practice.
• Maintain and improve the assurance framework to monitor HSEQ risk controls across contracts.
• Influence and contribute to group-wide initiatives, sharing insights, lessons learned and innovations.
• Provide guidance and support on regulatory developments, ensuring the directorate remains future-ready and compliant.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including enforcing authorities and industry bodies.

Skills & Expertise

• Substantial senior management experience in HSEQ, proven experience in managing large teams across multiple locations/contracts.
• Leading in multi sector in a high-risk operational environment.
• Proven record as Lead Incident Investigator
• HSEQ qualifications NEBOSH Diploma or degree equivalent.
• IEMA or equivalent environmental degree.
• Quality Management qualifications.
• Lead Investigator Training
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Highly competent in report writing, data analysis and the use of IT tools including Excel and safety databases.

Desirable

• Experience working within the utility or infrastructure sectors.
• Chartered membership professional bodies

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in a forward-thinking, safety-led organisation
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive, values-driven company culture
• Influence over the strategic direction of HSEQ performance across a vital national sector