About this role
As Divisional Head of HSEQ covering water, energy and gas contracts within the division, you will take a strategic lead in promoting, implementing and sustaining a culture of excellence in HSEQ performance. With responsibility for multiple national contracts, you will ensure the effective application of internal standards and regulatory frameworks whilst aligning systems to external standards. You will be instrumental in delivering our HSEQ business plan and embedding continuous improvement across all operations. Working closely with operational leaders, you will champion proactive risk management, compliance assurance, and innovation in health, safety, environmental and quality management. 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.