APEM’s continued growth and expanding global reach has created a brand-new leadership opportunity for a Head of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Sustainability (HSEQS) - UK & Ireland. This is a pivotal role within our Group Services function, reporting to the Group HSEQS Director and working closely with our Senior Leadership Team across the UK and Ireland.
As the expert Health & Safety lead for UK&I, you will shape and elevate our HSEQS strategy across a complex, multi-disciplinary consultancy operating in highly regulated environments. You’ll work across Marine, Water Environment, Land Services, Environmental Data Services and Group Services; embedding a culture that protects our people, supports sustainable growth and drives continuous improvement.
This is more than a compliance role. It is an opportunity to influence strategic direction, strengthen governance, support integration of acquisitions and ensure our management systems evolve in line with both business growth and global Group priorities. You will lead and inspire a high-performing HSEQS team, providing visible, credible leadership and acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across a complex, multi-sited organisation.
Please note the successful person could be based in either the UK or Ireland; and ideally enjoy working on-site and/or a hybrid approach to their working pattern.
What we’re looking for You’ll need to bring:
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification
Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or be very close to achieving Chartered status
Significant experience leading HSEQS functions within large, complex, multi-site organisations
Experience working within highly regulated environments
A proven track record of maintaining and achieving ISO45001, ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification within integrated management systems
Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland HSEQS regulatory frameworks and legislation
Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cultural change
Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary HSEQS teams
Commercial awareness and experience contributing to tenders and business growth
Budget management experience
A collaborative, pragmatic and hands-on leadership style
It’s a bonus if you have:
Degree-level education
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including HSEQS due diligence and integration
Experience operating within a matrixed or global group structure
Experience across multiple sectors such as renewables, water environment, terrestrial, marine or aviation
Exposure to international regulatory frameworks
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV; we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applicants.
APEM Group is a leading global environmental consultancy providing expert advice across renewables, water, infrastructure, marine, transport and development sectors. With deep scientific and technical expertise, we deliver innovative solutions that support sustainable growth and environmental protection.
As part of the Applus+ Group, we continue to strengthen our governance, broaden our global reach and integrate new businesses into our framework. This role will play a key part in that journey, ensuring our HSEQS systems not only protect our people and stakeholders, but actively enable responsible and compliant business growth.
