Director of HSEQ

Advertised by Fortis Recruitment Solutions

Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
30 October 2026
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Job description

Director of HSEQ – Highways, Aggregates & Infrastructure

Location: Altrincham, Stafford or Powys
Salary: Circa £70,000 -  £80,000 + Company Car + Benefits

Director of HSEQ  - The Opportunity

Fortis Recruitment Solutions is working with an established business within the highways industry to identify an experienced Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished HSEQ professional who combines strategic safety management experience with a strong understanding of operational environments.

We are particularly interested in candidates from the highways, road maintenance, aggregates, asphalt, quarrying, minerals or related heavy industrial sectors.

The successful candidate will bring a practical, commercially aware approach to HSEQ, with the ability to influence senior management, engage operational teams and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Director of HSEQ - Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality activities.
  • Develop and implement HSEQ strategies, policies and management systems.
  • Promote a positive safety culture across operational teams and management.
  • Identify and manage significant operational risks.
  • Develop and improve company-wide safety standards, audits and assurance processes.
  • Oversee incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to improve HSEQ performance.
  • Support compliance with relevant legislation, industry regulations and ISO standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, environmental and quality performance.
  • Provide practical HSEQ guidance to operational and site management teams.

Director of HSEQ - About You

We would welcome applications from experienced HSEQ Directors, Heads of HSEQ, Heads of HSE and senior HSE Managers who can demonstrate:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
  • Significant experience in HSEQ leadership within a relevant operational industry.
  • A strong background in highways, road maintenance, aggregates, asphalt, quarrying, minerals or related heavy industry.
  • Experience developing and implementing safety management systems and company-wide standards.
  • Strong knowledge of operational risk management, auditing and regulatory compliance.
  • The ability to influence senior management and engage employees at all levels.
  • Experience improving safety culture and delivering measurable HSEQ improvements.
  • A practical approach to safety, supported by sound commercial and operational awareness.

Director of HSEQ - CMIOSH status would be highly desirable.

Previous operational management experience within quarrying, aggregates, asphalt production or related industries would be particularly advantageous.

Package

  • Salary circa £70,000 - £80,000, dependent on experience.
  • Company car.
  • Additional benefits.
  • Senior leadership opportunity within an established highways business.

Apply

If you are an experienced HSEQ professional looking for a senior leadership opportunity within the highways, aggregates or infrastructure sector, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.

Fortis Recruitment Solutions
Specialist Engineering, Manufacturing & HSEQ Recruitment

Reference 225782692

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