SHEQ Manager
Location: Stockport (office-based with ad-hoc UK-wide travel)
Salary: Up to £50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid: 2 days from home following successful probation
The Opportunity
We are representing a growing organisation delivering construction-led projects across the UK, including infrastructure, utilities and technical installation environments.
This role offers the opportunity to lead the SHEQ function, ensuring legal compliance, maintaining ISO accreditations and driving a strong, proactive safety culture across multi-site operations.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, the SHEQ Manager will act as the organisation’s competent person for health, safety and environmental matters.
You will lead and maintain the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 27001), ensuring compliance, successful audits and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation including the Health & Safety at Work Act, CDM 2015, PUWER, COSHH, Working at Height and RIDDOR.
Develop and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
Conduct site audits and inspections across UK project locations.
Review RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and risk assessments.
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
Manage subcontractor H&S performance and pre-qualification.
Plan and deliver internal ISO audits; coordinate external certification audits.
Support environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and KPI reporting.
Provide HSEQ input into tenders and operational planning.
About You
Essential:
NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable).
Experience within Construction, Civils, Utilities, Infrastructure or similar sectors.
Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and CDM 2015.
Practical experience managing and auditing ISO systems.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Desirable:
ISO Lead Auditor qualification.
TechIOSH or GradIOSH working towards Chartered status.
Environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA).
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £50,000
Hybrid working (post-probation)
20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday leave
Long service holiday increase (up to 25 days)
Flexible, family-friendly working culture
Pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
EAP and Cycle to Work scheme
Sick pay enhancement after 1 year
A key role with genuine influence, offering the opportunity to shape standards, strengthen compliance and support sustainable growth across the business