Environment, Health and Safety Manager

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.

Location: England,, GB

Posted Date: 9/2/2025