Director & Owner of J3A Recruitment | Recruiter for the Water Industry | Ex Paratrooper
Location: Reading (2–3 days a week in Head Office)
Projects: Thames Water (with future AMP8 work across Wessex & Southern Water)
Are you a hands‑on SHEQ Manager who loves getting stuck into live projects, driving standards, and making a real impact?
This is your chance to join a growing utilities & civil engineering contractor delivering key projects across the water sector – with huge scope as AMP8 ramps up.
You’ll be the go‑to expert for all things Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality, shaping policy, leading improvements, and keeping people safe across multiple sites and frameworks.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Acting as the company’s SHEQ competent person
* Developing, improving, and implementing H&S, Environmental and Quality policies
* Carrying out regular audits, inspections and internal reviews
* Leading investigations, reporting on performance, and driving corrective actions
* Managing and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards
* Owning industry accreditations including CHAS, Constructionline, Achilles UVDB, ECO Vadis, Avetta and more
* Supporting teams across operations, engineering and project delivery
* Building strong relationships with clients such as Thames Water, Wessex Water, Southern Water
* Leading safety meetings, toolbox talks, training and continuous improvement programmes
* Ensuring environmental protection and sustainability targets are met
* Championing a positive SHEQ culture across the business
What You’ll Need
* Strong CDM knowledge
* Proven experience managing SHEQ within the water industry or construction
* Confident managing and auditing ISO standards
* Sharp attention to detail and high‑quality reporting skills
* Ability to work across multiple projects and support various teams
* Strong communicator who can influence at all levels
* Experience dealing with client‑side SHEQ teams
What’s On Offer
* Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days per week in Reading
* Opportunity to work on high‑profile Thames Water projects
* Long‑term progression as AMP8 ramps up across Wessex & Southern Water
* Join a supportive, growing team with a genuine commitment to SHEQ excellence
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance
Industries
Construction, Engineering Services, and Utilities
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