SHEQ Manager
Salary: Up to £60,000
Location: Various locations across England, must be willing to travel. (Head office: Southfleet)
We are currently hiring for a SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Manager to lead the strategic development and implementation of best-in-class safety, environmental, and quality practices across our business. This role will be critical in supporting operational teams, embedding a proactive SHEQ culture, and ensuring that all practices comply with relevant legislation and exceed industry standards.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Risk & Assurance Director and work closely with functional leads, clients, and project teams across the Group. You’ll be responsible for monitoring, guiding, and enhancing SHEQ performance through training, compliance oversight, and a continuous improvement mindset.
As a SHEQ Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
• Lead the development and implementation of SHEQ strategies and systems across the business.
• Provide technical and legal guidance on health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Support the creation and maintenance of safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Promote and embed a proactive health and safety culture across sites and teams.
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQ-related legislation and internal policies.
• Monitor SHEQ performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing clear and detailed reports.
• Deliver and support in-house SHEQ training sessions where required.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, reporting findings and recommending actions.
• Advise on PPE standards and the safe use of plant and equipment in line with LOLER and PUWER.
• Support the delivery of SHEQ-related campaigns and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure that all non-conformities and corrective actions are closed out effectively.
Essential Criteria:
• NEBOSH General Certificate, CSCS Card, First Aid, and Train-the-Trainer qualifications.
• At least 3 years of experience in a SHEQ management role.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and risk management.
• Experience promoting and maintaining SHEQ best practices within a construction or contractor environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Proficient in analysing SHEQ data and producing reports to inform decision-making.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused.
Desirable Criteria:
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role, ideally with line management responsibilities.
• NEBOSH Fire Prevention & Risk Management Certificate, Environmental Management Systems qualification, or SHEQ-related Diploma.
• Graduate IOSH or CMIOSH status.
• General management qualification.
If you’re passionate about shaping a culture of safety, compliance, and quality, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Andreas at andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com, or send in your CV for consideration.