Posted: 21h ago
The role
Job Description
Role Overview:
My client is seeking a motivated and ambitious SHEQ Manager to join them to work on their busy Rail Infrastructure Framework. In this role, you will support the safe delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, including a range of exciting Civil Engineering schemes. Ideal previous experience would include working within a Rail environment & must hold a valid PTS.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise, take on greater responsibility and play a key role in delivering high-profile rail infrastructure projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
*This role will be on a hybrid set up with a mix of working from home and travel to sites.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide professional leadership, advice, and support to the Rail business on Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability, and Competence Assurance, maintaining and further developing exacting standards across the Business Unit.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) best practices, ensuring full compliance with current legislation, industry standards, company policies, and approved codes of practice.
- Proactively collaborate with managers and teams to embed a positive safety culture, supporting the company’s Protecting People commitment and Perfect Delivery
- Function as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on SHEQ matters including action plans, audits, inspections, risk assessments, investigations, and policy deployment.
- Identify SHE training needs and deliver or coordinate effective training programmes to enhance competence and awareness among staff and management.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on SHE performance data to identify trends, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement through targeted action plans.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies, local authorities, trade unions, clients, and internal stakeholders.
- Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of SHE policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across all projects and contracts.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
- NEBOSH or Level 6 Applied Occ Health Diploma (desirable)
- Environmental Management Systems qualification (desirable)
- CMIOSH status or NVQ Level 4 (desirable)
- CSCS card.
- PTS card
- Demonstrable achievement in a similar role
- A working knowledge of current and impending health & safety legislation
- Detailed understanding of best practice in safety, health, and environmental management.
- Strong knowledge of effective management strategies, with the ability to influence, coach, and work collaboratively with managers and operational teams to achieve positive SHE outcomes.
- Self-confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- Company Discount Scheme
