Head of HSEQ

Head of HSEQ / Health & Safety Lead
Cardiff
£65,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Pension

A growing principal contractor specialising in façade remediation, cladding replacement, fire safety improvements and major refurbishment projects is looking to appoint an experienced Head of HSEQ to lead and further develop its Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality function.

Operating across high-rise residential and complex occupied buildings throughout the UK, the business delivers compliance-led projects focused on building safety, external envelope remediation and fire risk mitigation. With a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans, this is an opportunity to take ownership of HSEQ across a business that is continuing to establish itself as a recognised name within the sector.

This position will suit someone who enjoys being visible within the business, building relationships with operational teams and driving standards across multiple live projects.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take responsibility for the company's HSEQ strategy, management systems, compliance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality activities across the business.
• Maintaining and continuously improving company HSEQ management systems.
• Driving a positive safety culture across operational and site-based teams.
• Conducting site audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Providing practical support and guidance to project delivery teams.
• Managing external audits, accreditations and certification requirements.
• Developing quality assurance procedures and governance processes.
• Monitoring HSEQ performance and reporting directly to senior management.
• Supporting project teams on high-rise residential and façade remediation schemes.
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation, industry guidance and client requirements.
• Working closely with directors to support business growth and continual improvement.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced HSEQ professionals who can demonstrate:

• NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent.
• A strong background within construction.
• Experience within façade, cladding, remediation, building safety, roofing, external envelope or refurbishment sectors.
• Previous involvement on high-rise residential projects.
• Experience managing and improving HSEQ management systems.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, audits and company accreditations.
• Experience using or implementing SafetyCulture software.
• Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management platforms.
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels from site teams through to directors.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to health, safety and quality management.

What's On Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000 basic salary.(depending on experience)
• Car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing specialist contractor.
• Genuine autonomy and the ability to shape company standards and systems.
• Immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSEQ professional to join a growing specialist contractor delivering high-profile building safety, façade remediation and refurbishment projects across the UK.

All applications will be confidential.