Director of SHEQ Operations

4 days ago

Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

As a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, the Director of SHEQ will play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who can develop, implement, and lead the SHEQ function within the business, based from any UK office with frequent travel expectations to UK sites and the Stockport head office.

They will influence and guide the Board of Directors and senior management on SHEQ matters and represent the business externally as a brand ambassador.


Operational Excellence:

The Director of SHEQ will oversee the execution of SHEQ policies, procedures, and culture programs across the business to ensure the integrated management systems (IMS) are effective on all projects and locations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations with a continuous improvement approach being adopted.

They will identify and implement innovative practices and technologies to enhance SHEQ performance, lead initiatives that drive operational efficiency and risk mitigation, and be a key stakeholder and expert to support the OCU ONE digital platform design for SHEQ to enable real-time leading and lagging analytics to enable the business to take effective decisions to reduce and mitigate risk.


Performance Management:
The Director of SHEQ will set ambitious SHEQ performance targets, monitor progress, and ensure accurate reporting. They will utilise data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement, and utilise SHEQ as a value-add leverage for growth in new emerging and current markets.
Stakeholder Collaboration:

The Director of SHEQ will work closely with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of SHEQ governance and enhance our industry reputation.


Change Management:
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders to drive successful change management initiatives, and will have experience of leading quality and training functions. They will be Sustainability/ESG IEMA certified, and will be able to drive operational excellence and improve SHEQ performance across the organisation.

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest-growing energy transition and utility contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering client-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country's leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    As a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, the Director of SHEQ will play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who can develop, implement, and lead the SHEQ...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    As a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, the Director of SHEQ will play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who can develop, implement, and lead the SHEQ...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQ OperationsOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for its dynamic growth and innovative approach.The Director of SHEQ Operations will be a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment,...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQ OperationsOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for its dynamic growth and innovative approach.The Director of SHEQ Operations will be a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment,...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    As a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, the Director of SHEQ will play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who can develop, implement, and lead the SHEQ...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    4 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    As a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, the Director of SHEQ will play a key role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader who can develop, implement, and lead the SHEQ...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    2 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Director of SHEQ Operations to join our Executive Committee and leadership team at OCU. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of our Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality functions across the business.Key...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    3 weeks ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Director of SHEQ Operations to join our Executive Committee and leadership team at OCU. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of our Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality functions across the business.Key...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director Quality ManagementOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business known for its dynamic growth and innovative approach.The Director of SHEQ will be a key member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director Quality ManagementOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business known for its dynamic growth and innovative approach.The Director of SHEQ will be a key member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQ OperationsOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for its dynamic growth and innovative approach. We are seeking a forward-thinking leader to shape and drive the strategic direction of our Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.You will be...

  • Director of SHEQ Operations

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQ OperationsOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for its dynamic growth and innovative approach. We are seeking a forward-thinking leader to shape and drive the strategic direction of our Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.You will be...

  • SHEQ Director

    1 week ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Job Title: Director of SHEQWe are seeking a visionary leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Director of SHEQ. This role demands a blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and transformational leadership to drive a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable practices.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and...

  • SHEQ Director

    1 week ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Job Title: Director of SHEQWe are seeking a visionary leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Director of SHEQ. This role demands a blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and transformational leadership to drive a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable practices.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Develop and...

  • Director of SHEQ

    6 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQ Job DescriptionOCU is seeking a visionary Director of SHEQ to join our Executive Leadership Team. As a pivotal member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:Strategic...

  • Director of SHEQ

    6 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQ Job DescriptionOCU is seeking a visionary Director of SHEQ to join our Executive Leadership Team. As a pivotal member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the organisation.Key Responsibilities:Strategic...

  • SHEQ Director

    1 week ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SHEQ Director to join our Executive Committee and leadership team. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the business.Key...

  • SHEQ Director

    1 week ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced SHEQ Director to join our Executive Committee and leadership team. As a pivotal member of our organization, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical Training functions across the business.Key...

  • Director of SHEQ

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for our dynamic growth and innovative approach.The Director of SHEQ will be a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical...

  • Director of SHEQ

    5 days ago

    Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time

    Director of SHEQOCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for our dynamic growth and innovative approach.The Director of SHEQ will be a pivotal member of our Executive Committee and leadership team, responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Technical...