Job Summary
Overview: The SHEQ&C Group Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and continuously improving the Group's integrated SHEQ&C management systems. The role ensures legal compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, drives operational excellence, and supports the business in delivering safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible services to customers
MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB:
1. Leadership & Strategy
* Develop and implement the Group SHEQ&C strategy and annual improvement plan.
* Provide SHEQ&C leadership and direction to site teams, line managers, and project leaders.
* Act as a senior advisor to the Board on risk management, compliance, and performance trends.
2. Compliance & Risk Management
* Maintain a comprehensive legal register and ensure compliance with all applicable UK regulations (H&S, Environmental, Quality).
* Manage CDM 2015 compliance for construction and installation projects.
* Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
* Carry out risk assessments and support site teams in developing RAMS
3. Safety & Health Management
* Oversee the development and review of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
* Conduct site safety tours, inspections, and audits.
* Drive initiatives to reduce accident frequency rates, lost-time incidents, and occupational health issues.
4. Environmental Managemen
* Ensure compliance with environmental permits, consents, and reporting obligations.
* Develop and monitor waste management, spill prevention, and pollution control measures.
* Support the Group's sustainability and carbon reduction goals.
5. Quality Management
* Maintain and continuously improve the Group Quality Management System (ISO 9001).
* Lead internal audits, management reviews, and prepare for external certification audits.
* Work with operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met and exceeded.
6. Training & Competence
* Identify training needs and develop SHEQ&C training plans.
* Deliver toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness sessions.
* Maintain training records and competence matrices for all employees.
7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
* Develop and monitor SHEQ performance metrics and KPIs.
* Prepare monthly reports for the Board and lead quarterly management reviews.
* Benchmark performance against industry standards and drive continual improvement.
8. Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as the key point of contact for regulators, certification bodies, and customers on SHEQ matters.
* Engage suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with Group standards.
* Represent the company at industry forums and working groups.
Summary of Role
· Oversee Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality & Compliance across the group.
· Provide support to multiple UK sites with occasional travel across the country.
· Deliver remote support to our Africa business (with possible visits).
· Lead SHEQ&C strategy, audits, and compliance in line with industry and legal standards.
· Drive a proactive safety culture across all operations
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person