REGIONAL SHEQ MANAGER – NORTH & SCOTLAND

Ideally based in West/North Yorkshire – Covering Castleford, Cumbernauld, Newcastle
Full-Time | Field-Based with Regional Travel
Polygon UK is on the lookout for a Regional SHEQ Manager to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in making our operations safer, more sustainable, and fully compliant. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are passionate about safety and continuous improvement, and want to make a real impact across a regional network – we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the go-to expert for SHEQ matters across our Northern & Scottish operations.
• Act as a “critical friend” – offering support, guidance, and challenge to our operational teams and senior leaders.
• Lead from the front – visible, present, and actively involved in promoting safe work practices.
• Drive SHEQ performance improvement through audits, coaching, and compliance reviews.
• Support incident management and ensure lessons are learned and shared.
• Influence positive safety behaviours and help embed our values of Excellence, Integrity, and Empathy.
• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. CDM, CoSHH, Fire Safety).
• Contribute to ISO and external certification goals.
• Support site inspections, risk assessments, and SHEQ communication forums.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in a similar SHEQ management role.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential).
• Membership of IOSH, ISSRM, or similar professional body.
• Experience with ISO-certified management systems and conducting audits.
• Solid industry knowledge (insurance, construction, domestic & commercial environments).

Desirable but not essential:

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• NEBOSH Diploma or Environmental Qualification (e.g. IEMA).
• Mental Health First Aider accreditation.
• Experience in training delivery or instructional techniques.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A confident communicator with a practical approach to safety.
• A self-starter who can prioritise effectively.
• Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented.
• Resilient under pressure and solutions-focused.

Why Polygon?
Polygon is a leader in property damage restoration and temporary climate solutions. We’re driven by purpose and performance – and we believe safety, wellbeing and sustainability are the foundations of great work. Join us and help shape a safer future for our people and our clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the go-to expert for SHEQ matters across our Northern & Scottish operations.
• Act as a “critical friend” – offering support, guidance, and challenge to our operational teams and senior leaders.
• Lead from the front – visible, present, and actively involved in promoting safe work practices.
• Drive SHEQ performance improvement through audits, coaching, and compliance reviews.
• Support incident management and ensure lessons are learned and shared.
• Influence positive safety behaviours and help embed our values of Excellence, Integrity, and Empathy.
• Maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. CDM, CoSHH, Fire Safety).
• Contribute to ISO and external certification goals.
• Support site inspections, risk assessments, and SHEQ communication forums

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A confident communicator with a practical approach to safety.
• A self-starter who can prioritise effectively.
• Positive, adaptable, and team-oriented.
• Resilient under pressure and solutions-focused