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