Head of HSEQ

Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ)
Up to 100,000 + Benefits
London and the Southeast

Are you a strategic leader passionate about shaping health, safety, environment and quality culture in complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects?

We're seeking a Head of HSEQ to lead the health, safety, environment and quality agenda for a major civil engineering and utilities service provider. This senior leadership role will require embedding best practices, establishing high standards, and influencing culture at all levels of operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and championing HSEQ strategy and culture across all projects and regional offices.
• Overseeing governance, compliance, and assurance activities aligned with ISO standards and client requirements.
• Managing risk assessments, incident investigations, and ensuring the effectiveness of safety controls on-site.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, regulators, and supply chain partners to uphold the organisation's high standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven senior leadership experience in civil engineering, construction or infrastructure sectors (utilities experience beneficial).
• Demonstrable success in embedding safety culture, managing complex projects, and improving HSEQ performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate multidisciplinary teams.

If you are ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, safety-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

For further information and to apply please contact or call (phone number removed). Job Reference 4532

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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