Environment, Health & Safety Manager
Northwest London
Permanent
£55-60,000
A newly created SHEQ Business Partner opportunity to work for a transport business undergoing rapid transformation, investing in safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. Its newly established Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) division reflects a proactive approach to managing complex risks, including fire safety, emerging technologies, and environmental compliance.
The Environment, Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for:
* Acting as the competent advisor on environmental impacts and aspects, ensuring Metroline meets legal and statutory environmental requirements, and liaising with the sustainability team to drive continuous improvement.
* Supporting the implementation of environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001), contribute to a positive SHEQ culture, and engage with teams to embed environmental awareness across the business.
* Conducting audits and inspections related to environmental safety, produce performance data including environmental statistics, and report on compliance and improvement plans to senior management.
* Building relationships with external bodies such as the Environment Agency, support contractor oversight from an environmental perspective, and contribute to emergency and business continuity planning with environmental considerations.
The Environment, Health & Safety Manager will have:
* CMIOSH status (or working towards), with substantial experience managing health and safety in complex organisations, and ideally holding IEMA membership or environmental qualification.
* A strong understanding of infrastructure-related legislation (e.g. asbestos, legionella, fire, CDM), SHEQ management systems, and ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001), with experience in data analysis and safety performance reporting.
* An exceptional ability to influence, negotiate, and build long-term relationships across diverse teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
* A proactive, optimistic, and open-minded with strong planning and organisational skills; committed to continuous professional development and capable of driving cultural change in SHEQ practices.
Vacancy Reference: PR/028605
Vacancy Owner: Mike Roebuck | mike.roebuck@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296 611328 | (+44) 7967 308455