SHEQ MANAGER

Location: Midlands / South-West. Hybrid role (easy access to M5 essential)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + company vehicle
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

We are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing UK provider of environmental services. They are seeking a senior SHEQ professional to lead health, safety, environment and quality across a portfolio of operational businesses. With multiple sites and recent acquisitions expanding the Group’s national reach, this role will support consistency, compliance and performance at scale.
Operating in a high-risk, mobile and field-based environment, the organisation values proactive safety leadership, quality assurance and cultural alignment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We’re seeking a credible SHEQ leader with both strategic vision and operational capability.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent); Chartered IOSH (or working towards), IEMA or similar preferred
• Senior SHEQ leadership in high-risk sectors such as environmental services, utilities, infrastructure or construction (essential)
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, standards and accreditation frameworks
• Experience implementing management systems across multiple sites
• Confident communicator with excellent leadership and influencing skills
• Track record of improving SHEQ performance and driving cultural change

THE ROLE

This is a strategic and operational leadership position. As SHEQ Manager, you’ll develop and embed a Group-wide management system and lead best practice across all sites. The role involves direct engagement with site teams and senior leadership, ensuring robust compliance and a strong safety culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement a Group SHEQ strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Design and roll out a unified management system across all business units
• Ensure compliance with UK SHEQ legislation and maintain external accreditations (e.g. ISO, NHSS, Constructionline)
• Lead audits, reporting and continuous improvement processes
• Act as the Board’s key advisor on SHEQ risk, performance and opportunities
• Support and coach operational teams on safe, compliant working practices
• Manage incident investigations, regulatory engagement and client requirements
• Contribute to tender responses and assurance activities