SHEQ Manager
Job Title: SHEQ Manager
Location: Fully Remote – With Travel Across the Midlands, South, and Occasionally Nationwide
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Car or Car Allowance
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join a dynamic and growing organisation operating within the UK construction sector. This position is offered on a fully remote basis, with travel primarily focused across the Midlands and South of England, with occasional requirements for wider UK travel depending on operational needs.
This is a pivotal role within the business, reporting into senior leadership and responsible for leading the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality agenda across a varied project portfolio. As the company continues to grow and diversify its operations, this role offers strong long-term prospects and genuine autonomy for an individual looking to make their mark in a forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across all SHEQ functions, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, and internal policies.
Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ management systems in alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Lead site audits and inspections, producing detailed reports and action plans to drive continuous improvement.
Support operational teams across multiple construction sites to maintain high standards of health and safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance.
Deliver SHEQ training, inductions, and toolbox talks to site staff and subcontractors where required.
Investigate incidents and near misses, carrying out root cause analysis and promoting lessons learned throughout the business.
Act as the main point of contact for SHEQ matters across all live and upcoming projects, providing expert guidance and hands-on support.
Keep abreast of legislative changes and ensure timely updates are reflected in company procedures and policies.
Drive a proactive, behavioural safety culture across all levels of the business.
Candidate Profile
Proven experience in a SHEQ management role, ideally within construction or a related built environment sector.
NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential.
Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher) – essential.
Working knowledge of ISO standards including 9001, 14001 and 45001 – essential.
Strong auditing experience and a practical approach to problem-solving.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Comfortable working remotely and managing travel across a geographically dispersed project base.
Full UK driving licence – essential.
Benefits
Competitive salary: £50,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
Company car or car allowance
Generous annual leave entitlement
Company pension scheme
Full remote working with flexible autonomy