Head of SHEQ

Mesh-AI Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ). In this senior leadership role, you will lead the SHEQ strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a strong safety culture. Applicants must have significant SHEQ leadership experience and relevant qualifications, including a NEBOSH Diploma. The position offers a hybrid work model and various employee perks including enhanced pension and private healthcare.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Employee wellbeing support

Career coaching

Qualifications

• Significant SHEQ leadership experience, ideally in telecoms, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Experience in developing and implementing SHEQ strategies in complex environments.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety, environmental and quality strategy across the business.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance and culture.

Skills

SHEQ leadership

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

ISO-certified management systems

Collaboration and communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH membership or equivalent

Job description

Floor 8, Exchange Tower, 19 Canning St, Edinburgh EH3 8EG

Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Edinburgh Hybrid

31 days holiday, discounted gym membership, enhanced pension, private healthcare, employee wellbeing support and career coaching

WHO WE ARE

At GoFibre we’re on an exciting journey to revolutionise broadband capabilities for homes and businesses in rural towns and villages across Scotland and the north of England, connecting communities and affording them digital capability equal to their city counterparts; whilst being as environmentally conscious as possible, and creating social value in the areas we serve.

Our story is only just beginning. We’re growing fast and we don’t intend to slow down anytime soon as we play our part in ensuring future-proof full fibre coverage. We continue to raise investment for our infrastructure, service and people through our top-notch partnerships, and we’re confident and enthusiastic about what is coming next for the GoFibre family, as we strive to connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. We have fantastic offices to allow colleagues to connect and catch up, one in central Edinburgh (with stunning 360 views of the city) and another in the coastal town of Berwick Upon Tweed; both a short walk from transport links.

HOW WE WORK

Collaboration, innovation, commitment, continual improvement of our business and ourselves, are the cornerstones of what creates our collective success. No two days are the same; the landscape is constantly changing, and we think on our feet, move fast and tackle challenges and opportunities head on. We’re always learning and we thrive under pressure, because we support one another and have some laughs along the way. We’re all in this together, as we navigate the road less travelled, pushing the boundaries of what we can deliver and the professionals we can become. We take care of each other and care about work-life balance and wellbeing.

Sound like the kind of place you want to work? If so, read on

THE TEAM

As we continue to grow at pace, we’re looking for an experienced Head of SHEQ to lead our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality strategy and ensure we deliver safely, compliantly and to the highest standards across our build network. This is a senior leadership role with real influence across the business. You’ll set the direction, embed best practice, and create a strong SHEQ culture that supports operational excellence while protecting our people, partners and customers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

• Lead health & safety, environmental and quality strategy across the business, reporting to the Board
• Ensure CDM Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor duties are effectively fulfilled
• Drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance and culture
• Chair the Health & Safety Committee
• Represent GoFibre with key regulators and industry bodies
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation, environmental law and quality standards
• Oversee NRSWA, Traffic Management Act and Highways Act compliance for streetworks
• Lead behavioural safety programmes across employees, contractors and supply chain
• Partner with Operations on incident investigation, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead audits, inspections and assurance activities
• Own SHEQ policies, procedures and Business Management System
• Oversee SHEQ induction and training for employees and contractors
• Lead GoFibre’s environmental management framework, including waste, carbon, pollution prevention and biodiversity
• Ensure ISO 14001 compliance and environmental legal obligations
• Champion sustainable, responsible network build practices

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Significant SHEQ leadership experience ideally gained within telecoms, utilities or civil engineering environment
• Successfully developed and implemented SHEQ strategy in complex, operational settings
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations and duty holder responsibilities, with practical application at scale
• Proven capability in building, maintaining and improving ISO-certified management systems
• NEBOSH Diploma and CMIOSH membership or equivalent

We love that everybody is different, and we believe a diverse workforce will be our strength. We ensure equal opportunity, champion inclusion and we actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or orientation. Together, we’re all part of the rich GoFibre family and we’re unified by our goals, inspiring our teams to challenge the norm and deliver best-in-class service to our customers, all whilst encouraging and appreciating one another.

Are you ready for the challenge? Get in touch now, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Diversity and inclusion: GoFibre is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or orientation.

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