Are you a strategic Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) leader looking to build and own the framework for a dynamic multi-site business? Our client, a prominent group at the forefront of construction and advanced manufacturing, is seeking a visionary Group HSEQ Manager to be the cornerstone of their operational excellence.This is more than a compliance role—it's a chance to architect the future of HSEQ for a diverse organization. You'll set the standard, empower teams, and embed a culture of safety and quality from the boardroom to the factory floor and the project site.What You'll Do:As the senior HSEQ expert, you'll provide the strategy, systems, and support that allow the business to thrive responsibly. You'll be the go-to authority, ensuring every part of the organization—from project execution to factory production—operates to the highest standards.Champion the Strategy: Craft and lead the Group's HSEQ strategy, ensuring it drives business goals, meets legal duties, and reflects industry best practice.Build the Framework: Develop and maintain the core policies, procedures, and standards that form the backbone of our HSEQ culture. Your work will clarify responsibilities and set clear expectations for everyone.Empower & Assure: Equip operational leaders with the tools, training, and guidance they need. You'll monitor performance through a robust schedule of audits, inspections, and data analysis, turning insights into action.Drive a Learning Culture: Lead the response to incidents and near-misses, focusing on root causes and preventative solutions. You'll ensure lessons are learned and shared across the entire organization.Be the Trusted Advisor: Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on HSEQ risks and opportunities. Your input will be crucial in winning new work, launching projects, and exploring new markets.Foster Integration: Collaborate closely with Digital/IT teams to ensure HSEQ systems are intuitive and woven into daily workflows, not seen as a separate task.Who We're Looking For:We need a pragmatic and influential leader who can connect the dots between policy and practice.A proven HSEQ leader with significant experience in construction, manufacturing, or a similar high-risk, multi-site environment.Deep, current knowledge of HSEQ legislation and management systems (ISO 45001, 9001, The credibility and communication skills to engage effectively with executives, managers, and frontline teams. You know how to challenge constructively and support proactively.A structured problem-solver, skilled in incident investigation and developing practical, sustainable solutions.Excellent organizational skills, comfortable managing a complex, geographically dispersed portfolio.A clear and concise communicator, able to translate data and trends into compelling board-level reports.