SHEQ Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: SHEQ Manager

Location: Fully Remote – With Travel Across the Midlands, South, and Occasionally Nationwide

Salary: £45,000 – £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: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Full remote working with flexible autonomy