SHEQ Manager

Building Careers UK

Our client is seeking a SHEQ Manager to lead and enhance their safety, health, environmental, and quality standards across all operations. This is a senior role for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment.

You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and quality performance, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practice, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and inclusion across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development, implementation, and management of integrated SHEQ systems across the business

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, including ISO certifications and regulatory requirements

Oversee risk assessments, method statements, incident investigations, and reporting processes

Drive initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, mental health awareness, and diversity & inclusion

Support operational teams in highways maintenance, surfacing, traffic management, and civil engineering projects

Mentor, train, and guide staff to embed a proactive safety culture

Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain high standards and achieve industry recognition

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience in highways, civil engineering, or related construction sectors

Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems

Experience in leading and delivering ISO-compliant integrated management systems

Confident in managing operational safety across high-risk activities, including traffic management and emergency response

Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to influence teams at all levels

Demonstrable experience promoting wellbeing, mental health, and diversity initiatives

What's on Offer:

A leadership role within a respected and growing construction group

Opportunity to shape the SHEQ culture across diverse projects and operations

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Recognition and reward for delivering exceptional safety, environmental, and quality outcomes

If you are an experienced SHEQ professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic operational environment, our client would love to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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