Facilities Management SHEQ Manager

Facilities Management SHEQ Manager

Location:

North West – Hybrid Working Available.

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus £7,000 car allowance, bonus, pension contribution, life assurance, wellbeing support, and additional employee benefits.

Our client is undergoing transformation, investment and growth and has established a new Facilities Management SHEQ Manager position that will shape operational standards, compliance strategy and business improvement initiatives across the organisation.

This is more than a traditional compliance role. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to senior leadership, drive best practice, challenge existing processes and support the business through high‑profile change programmes.

• Lead the SHEQ agenda across a multi‑disciplinary FM business.
• Deliver audit, assurance and compliance programmes across operational contracts and projects.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on SHEQ best practice and risk management.
• Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive a positive compliance culture through engagement, coaching and leadership.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor SHEQ performance and provide meaningful reporting to leadership teams.
• Support contract mobilisation, operational change programmes and business transformation initiatives.
• Work closely with operational managers, technical teams and contractors to ensure consistent standards across the portfolio.

• Strong background within Facilities Management.
• Proven SHEQ leadership experience within a multi‑site operational environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, Diploma or equivalent.
• IOSH membership or equivalent desirable.
• Relevant Health & Safety, Environmental or Quality qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Auditor qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong audit, compliance and governance knowledge.
• Confidence to challenge existing practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively across teams.
• PFI, PPP or healthcare FM experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Newly created position with genuine strategic influence.
• Direct access to senior leadership and decision makers.
• Opportunity to shape compliance, governance and operational standards.
• Exposure to transformation projects, contract handbacks and business growth initiatives.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• £55,000 - £60,000 salary.
• Car allowance circa £7,000 plus bonus.
• Pension contribution, life assurance, wellbeing support and additional employee benefits.