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QHSE Director
QHSE Director
Location: Kent/UK | Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hours: Monday–Friday (flexible for operational needs)
About the Role
We are recruiting for a QHSE Director to provide Group-wide leadership, governance, and accountability for quality, health, safety, and environmental performance across all businesses in the UK. This role reports directly to the CEO/Group Managing Director and plays a critical role in shaping and embedding best practice throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and ongoing review of the Group QHSE strategy, governance framework, and annual improvement plan
- Lead and develop local QHSE team members, ensuring alignment with Group standards, controls, and reporting expectations
- Oversee QHSE due diligence and integration for acquisitions, including risk assessment and improvement actions
- Oversee integrated management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) for compliance, certification, and audit readiness
- Review incidents, trends, non-conformances, and audit findings, ensuring robust root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned are implemented
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Requirements
Must:
- Demonstrate proven senior QHSE leadership experience in a multi-site, technical/engineering/construction/infrastructure/specialist services environment
- Generate improvement in QHSE culture, standardised frameworks, and embedding practical operational processes
- Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel nationally
- Possess a deep understanding of:
- UK QHSE legal/regulatory requirements (health/safety, environmental compliance, incident reporting)
- Integrated management systems, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Assurance/auditing, root cause analysis, risk management, and performance reporting
- Hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level health and safety qualification
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Desirable:
- Environmental and quality qualifications or relevant professional development
- Relevant ISO certification audit training experience
- Chartered status (or progression towards chartered membership with an appropriate QHSE professional body)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Car allowance
- Life insurance
- Private healthcare
Remuneration
Salary will be discussed on application, dependent upon relevant experience.
For further information, please contact Benn in the Attega Group offices.
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