Job Description
Are you ready to lead the strategic direction for HSEQ in our global Transport & Water Businesses, drive compliance, best practices, and continuous improvement, and champion a proactive safety culture while enhancing environmental and quality performance worldwide?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our HSEQ department as our new Head of HSEQ for Transport & Water and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
The Head of HSEQ will set strategic direction for around 5,000 Staff in these Global Business Areas (GBA’s), ensuring compliance, best practices, and continuous improvement within our global Transport and Water Businesses. This role involves collaborating with the Group HSEQ organisation and local Geographic HSEQ leads. The successful candidate will ensure that HSEQ standards are aligned with international regulations, client requirements, and our commitment to quality and safety excellence.
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Maintain management systems with Group HSEQ and local geographic teams
* Integrate HSEQ principles into business operations and project management
* Ensure compliance with HSEQ legislation and standards
* Advise leadership on legal and industry developments
* Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace health, safety, environmental, and quality risks
* Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
* Design and deliver HSEQ training and awareness programs
* Act as primary liaison for clients, regulators, contractors, and internal teams
* Report data points as per Group Sustainability Reporting procedure
* Track HSEQ key performance indicators (KPIs) and present regular reports to GBA leadership
* Conduct HSEQ audits, inspections, and assessments
* Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices
* Participate in the Crisis Management Team as per Group Crisis Management Procedure
About you
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
* Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, CQI, or equivalent are highly desirable
* Extensive experience in an HSEQ leadership role within Transport, Infrastructure, or consultancy
* Strong knowledge of ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001), OSHA, EU Directives, and global HSEQ regulations
* Proven ability to develop and implement HSEQ management systems and drive cultural change
* Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
* Experience in managing and working with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
* Ability to influence without authority and achieve results through collaboration
* Learning and growth mindset
What we can offer you
* Commitment to your development
* Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
* A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
* Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
* The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.
Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.
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