Overview

Regional SHEQ Lead – North for Clarke Energy, covering the North of England, North Wales and Scotland with occasional national travel and visits to Ireland. This hands-on leadership role champions health, safety, environment, and quality across construction and service projects, with a focus on embedding best practices and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site SHEQ leadership across live construction and service projects
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish HSE legislation, client standards, and internal policies
• Review and support RAMS, SSOW, CPPs, and site risk controls
• Coach Site Managers and PMs to build strong SHEQ ownership and accountability
• Promote a proactive safety culture focused on behavioural safety and improvement
• Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, and produce actionable reports
• Follow up on corrective and preventative actions to ensure lessons are learned
• Maintain accurate SHEQ documentation and keep teams informed of updates
• Review contractor documentation to ensure alignment with SHEQ standards
• Support audit preparation and certification efforts (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• Contribute to the development and delivery of our SHEQ strategy

What You’ll Bring / Qualifications

• Experienced in SHEQ leadership within construction or civils
• Confident leading SHEQ on live sites and influencing at all levels
• Knowledgeable in UK HSE legislation, CDM 2015, and quality systems
• Qualified with a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and building strong safety cultures
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Willing to travel nationally and occasionally to Ireland
• Holder of a full UK driving licence

Bonus Points If You Have

• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor qualification
• Lead auditor certification (ISO 45001 / ISO 9001)
• Experience with SHEQ reporting platforms, Power BI, or SharePoint

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with extra days for long service)
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• 7% company pension contribution
• Health care cash plan and life assurance
• Company car allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Hybrid working options
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Dedicated training via our in-house certified training department
• Career development and progression opportunities

About Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy is a global EPC contractor specialising in sustainable energy solutions. We’re the largest authorised distributor and service partner for INNIO’s hydrogen-ready reciprocating engines, operating in 29 countries and helping drive the transition to net-zero. We’re proud of our reputation for integrity, innovation, and quality—and we’re just as proud of the people who make it all happen.