Head of SHEQ - Renewable Energy

Role

We're supporting a well-established renewable energy organisation with a substantial portfolio of utility-scale assets across the UK in the search for an experienced Head of SHEQ.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping the company's health, safety, environmental and quality strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and embedding a proactive safety culture across both operational assets and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's SHEQ function, reporting directly to senior leadership.
• Develop and enhance SHEQ policies, management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UK health, safety and environmental legislation, industry standards and internal procedures.
• Provide expert advice and support to operational and project teams, promoting consistent best practice across the business.
• Lead, develop and mentor the SHEQ team, setting objectives and driving performance.
• Oversee incident management, investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, communication, training and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain accredited management systems, including ISO standards, and coordinate associated documentation and audits.
• Monitor SHEQ performance through inspections, audits and reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support project governance through participation in risk reviews, CDM compliance and wider HSEQ assurance activities.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a senior Health & Safety or SHEQ leadership role.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Chartered Member of either IOSH and/or MIOB (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, ISO management systems and CDM Regulations.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering or construction projects.
• Confident leading teams, influencing stakeholders and driving organisational change.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HSEQ reporting and management systems.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to travel to sites across the UK as required.
• Full right to work in the UK I – Sponsorship is not available for this position

Location:          Scotland – hybrid working + travel as req. (Sites across the UK)

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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