Director of HSEQ – Highways, Aggregates & Infrastructure
Location: Altrincham, Stafford or Powys
Salary: Circa £70,000 - £80,000 + Company Car + Benefits
Director of HSEQ - The Opportunity
Fortis Recruitment Solutions is working with an established business within the highways industry to identify an experienced Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished HSEQ professional who combines strategic safety management experience with a strong understanding of operational environments.
We are particularly interested in candidates from the highways, road maintenance, aggregates, asphalt, quarrying, minerals or related heavy industrial sectors.
The successful candidate will bring a practical, commercially aware approach to HSEQ, with the ability to influence senior management, engage operational teams and drive continuous improvement across the business.
Director of HSEQ - Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic leadership across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality activities.
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Develop and implement HSEQ strategies, policies and management systems.
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Promote a positive safety culture across operational teams and management.
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Identify and manage significant operational risks.
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Develop and improve company-wide safety standards, audits and assurance processes.
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Oversee incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
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Work closely with senior leadership to improve HSEQ performance.
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Support compliance with relevant legislation, industry regulations and ISO standards.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, environmental and quality performance.
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Provide practical HSEQ guidance to operational and site management teams.
Director of HSEQ - About You
We would welcome applications from experienced HSEQ Directors, Heads of HSEQ, Heads of HSE and senior HSE Managers who can demonstrate:
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NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
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Significant experience in HSEQ leadership within a relevant operational industry.
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A strong background in highways, road maintenance, aggregates, asphalt, quarrying, minerals or related heavy industry.
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Experience developing and implementing safety management systems and company-wide standards.
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Strong knowledge of operational risk management, auditing and regulatory compliance.
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The ability to influence senior management and engage employees at all levels.
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Experience improving safety culture and delivering measurable HSEQ improvements.
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A practical approach to safety, supported by sound commercial and operational awareness.
Director of HSEQ - CMIOSH status would be highly desirable.
Previous operational management experience within quarrying, aggregates, asphalt production or related industries would be particularly advantageous.
Package
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Salary circa £70,000 - £80,000, dependent on experience.
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Company car.
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Additional benefits.
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Senior leadership opportunity within an established highways business.
Apply
If you are an experienced HSEQ professional looking for a senior leadership opportunity within the highways, aggregates or infrastructure sector, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.
Fortis Recruitment Solutions
Specialist Engineering, Manufacturing & HSEQ Recruitment
