Head of SHEQ in Macclesfield

Job description

Head of SHEQ

Engineering Services -Digital First Environment

Alderley Edge HQ + UK Travel | £Excellent + Benefits + Progression to Director

Up to £60,000

Are you a dynamic SHEQ leader ready to shape the future of safety, quality, and sustainability in a fast-growing, digitally enabled engineering group?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a high-growth, UK-wide engineering services organisation operating across the Electrical, Mechanical, and High Voltage sectors. With a strong foundation of accreditations and a forward-thinking leadership team, this business is scaling rapidly through acquisition and innovation, and they’re now seeking a Head of SHEQ to lead this critical function across the group.

The Opportunity

This is a career-defining role for a high-energy, digitally fluent SHEQ professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. You’ll lead the development and implementation of best-in-class SHEQ systems, policies, and digital workflows across a growing network of engineering businesses.

You’ll be based at their flagship HQ in Alderley Park, a world-class innovation campus surrounded by 400 acres of parkland, but your influence will span the UK, supporting operational teams, onboarding new acquisitions, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ strategy and implementation across all group companies.
• Maintain and enhance compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and sector-specific accreditations (e.g. CHAS, NERS, NICEIC).
• Embed and expand usage of the group’s digital SHEQ platform (ERP-based).
• Develop SOPs and digital workflows for remote and site-based teams.
• Coach and support SHEQ leads across subsidiaries.
• Contribute to business development through SHEQ input on RFIs/RFQs.
• Prepare the function for future scale, with a clear path to Group SHEQ Director.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven SHEQ leadership in engineering services, construction, or HV/Electrical environments.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and industry accreditations.
• Experience with digital SHEQ systems (ERP, SharePoint, or similar).
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Organised, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Why Apply?

• Join a digitally advanced, values-driven organisation with a strong ESG agenda.
• Be part of a collaborative leadership team shaping the future of the group.
• Enjoy a modern, wellbeing-focused working environment with exceptional facilities.
• Benefit from an upper quartile salary and benefits package.
• Clear progression to Group SHEQ Director as the business scales.

Ready to lead SHEQ in a business that’s redefining engineering services?

Apply now or contact us confidentially to learn more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Macclesfield

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English