SHEQ Manager

Salary: Up to £60,000

Location: Various locations across England, must be willing to travel. (Head office: Southfleet)

We are currently hiring for a SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Manager to lead the strategic development and implementation of best-in-class safety, environmental, and quality practices across our business. This role will be critical in supporting operational teams, embedding a proactive SHEQ culture, and ensuring that all practices comply with relevant legislation and exceed industry standards.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Risk & Assurance Director and work closely with functional leads, clients, and project teams across the Group. You'll be responsible for monitoring, guiding, and enhancing SHEQ performance through training, compliance oversight, and a continuous improvement mindset.

As a SHEQ Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Lead the development and implementation of SHEQ strategies and systems across the business.

Provide technical and legal guidance on health, safety, and environmental matters.

Support the creation and maintenance of safe systems of work and risk assessments.

Promote and embed a proactive health and safety culture across sites and teams.

Ensure compliance with all SHEQ-related legislation and internal policies.

Monitor SHEQ performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement.

Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing clear and detailed reports.

Deliver and support in-house SHEQ training sessions where required.

Conduct site inspections and audits, reporting findings and recommending actions.

Advise on PPE standards and the safe use of plant and equipment in line with LOLER and PUWER.

Support the delivery of SHEQ-related campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.

Ensure that all non-conformities and corrective actions are closed out effectively.

Essential Criteria:

NEBOSH General Certificate, CSCS Card, First Aid, and Train-the-Trainer qualifications.

At least 3 years of experience in a SHEQ management role.

Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management.

Experience promoting and maintaining SHEQ best practices within a construction or contractor environment.

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation.

Proficient in analysing SHEQ data and producing reports to inform decision-making.

Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused.

Desirable Criteria:

5+ years' experience in a similar role, ideally with line management responsibilities.

NEBOSH Fire Prevention & Risk Management Certificate, Environmental Management Systems qualification, or SHEQ-related Diploma.

Graduate IOSH or CMIOSH status.

General management qualification.

If you're passionate about shaping a culture of safety, compliance, and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Andreas at andreas.vella@, or send in your CV for consideration.