SHEQ Manager​/Senior SHEQ Manager

Abatec is supporting a key client in the recruitment of a SHEQ Manager or Senior SHEQ Manager to help deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across South Wales.

This role sits within an established multi-disciplinary delivery team and is integral to maintaining high standards of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) across a major long-term framework.

Combining strategic leadership with hands‑on operational oversight, the SHEQ/Senior SHEQ Manager will support a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, workforce safety, environmental protection, and quality outcomes across multiple live sites and contractor teams.

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the SHEQ Management System across framework operations.
• Develop and maintain SHEQ strategy aligned with client expectations, UK legislation and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Develop assurance programmes, audit schedules and compliance monitoring processes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including CDM Regulations, HSE guidance and environmental legislation.
• Report on SHEQ performance trends, KPIs and improvement actions to senior management and client representatives.

• Proven experience working as part of a Health & Safety team within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• IOSH membership (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Environmental qualification and/or IEMA membership.
• EUSR / SHEA Water.

• Salary £55,000 - £70,000
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• + additional attractive benefits

Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client.