The successful candidate will provide professional guidance and support to site and management teams, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry standards and company procedures while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
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Lead and manage SHEQ activities across highways and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with company requirements and relevant legislation.
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Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, management systems and improvement plans.
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Carry out site inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
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Provide guidance on RAMS, safe systems of work, environmental requirements and quality standards.
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Monitor SHEQ performance and produce reports, statistics and management information.
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Lead and support investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
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Deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks, briefings and awareness initiatives to site and operational teams.
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Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, pollution prevention and sustainability requirements.
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Support quality assurance activities, inspections, documentation and management of non-conformances.
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Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders on SHEQ matters.
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Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant UK legislation, industry standards and best practice.
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Promote a positive SHEQ culture and support continuous improvement across the business.
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience working as a SHEQ Manager, QESH Manager, HSEQ Manager or similar within highways, civils, infrastructure or construction.
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Strong knowledge of UK health and safety, environmental and quality legislation and management systems.
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Previous highways or infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
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NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification; environmental or quality qualifications would be advantageous.
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Good working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
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Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with site and management teams.
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Highly organised, analytical and proactive, with a strong focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
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Ability to work independently while managing SHEQ requirements across multiple projects
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year