Divisional Director of Health, Safety & Environment

Divisional Director of HSE
Midlands or South-East base location (with national travel)

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a major multi-disciplinary engineering organisation to appoint an experienced HSE leader for one of their most diverse and high-risk divisions. This role is responsible for developing and driving HSE performance within the division while collaborating with other senior leaders to achieve world-class standards.Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director, with a strong dotted line to the Group HSE Director, the position oversees a large team and involves significant client-facing interaction. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and high-performing organisation.

The role:

• Lead and develop HSE strategies to ensure the division's compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Manage and mentor a large team, fostering a safety-first culture across all levels of the division.
• Act as the key point of contact for client HSE matters, ensuring excellent external stakeholder relationships.
• Support the business in achieving world-class HSE performance, aligning divisional goals with group-wide objectives.

The person:

• Extensive HSE experience within a high-risk, complex, and diverse operational environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a large team to foster a strong safety culture.
• Strong track record in developing and implementing HSE strategies that drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly in client-facing roles, with the ability to build and maintain strong external relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels within an organisation.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment and engaging with senior leaders.

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