Job Title: Regional SHEQ Manager (Interim)
Location: Plymouth (with national travel)
Contract: 6 Month FTC contract PAYE or Freelance
Equivalent salary £60k per annum
Freelance £280 per day PAYE
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Regional Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Manager on an interim basis to provide regional leadership across construction, minor works and facilities management operations.
Reporting into senior SHEQ leadership, you will take ownership of day-to-day SHEQ delivery across the region, ensuring compliance with legislation, group policies, and management systems. You will play a key role in embedding a strong safety culture, supporting operational teams, and driving continuous improvement across projects and FM services.
This role suits a confident, hands-on SHEQ professional who is comfortable operating at both strategic and site level.
Key Responsibilities
Provide regional leadership and direction on SHEQ management and compliance
Implement and maintain Group SHEQ policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
Review and challenge CDM documentation, safety plans, RAMS, and method statements
Carry out regular site inspections across projects, minor works and FM operations
Monitor compliance, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies
Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental events, producing corrective actions
Maintain accurate SHEQ records, reports, and incident tracking
Deliver and oversee SHEQ training, ensuring workforce competence and awareness
Prepare monthly SHEQ performance reports for regional leadership
Support external audits and maintenance of SHEQ accreditations
Advise on subcontractor assessment and appointment from a SHEQ perspective
Promote continuous improvement and a positive safety culture across the region
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in a SHEQ role within construction and/or facilities management
Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM 2015
Broad understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Experience developing and delivering Health & Safety training
Confident carrying out site audits, inspections, and incident investigations
Strong stakeholder management skills across operational and senior teams
IT literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualifications
NEBOSH General Certificate - Essential
NEBOSH Construction Certificate - Preferred
Health & Safety Diploma - Advantageous
Environmental or Quality qualification (or strong working knowledge) - Preferred
Person Profile
Confident, approachable, and proactive
Strong communicator at all levels
Comfortable working autonomously in an interim capacity
Willing to travel nationally and stay away when required
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