SHEQ Manager

Position: SHEQ Manager
Location: Letchworth Garden City (Office-based with site travel)
Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 (DOE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving best practice across Safety, Health, Environment and Quality, while embedding a proactive and compliant SHEQ culture throughout the business.

SHEQ Manager
- Job Overview

The SHEQ Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across operational activities. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and internal policies, while promoting continuous improvement, risk awareness, and operational excellence.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and improving SHEQ systems, including driving and maintaining ISO accreditations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), undertaking audits, investigating incidents, and working closely with teams across the business to embed SHEQ into day-to-day operations.

SHEQ Manager
- Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review SHEQ policies, procedures, and processes in line with current legislation and business requirements
  Lead and manage the achievement and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations
  Conduct regular internal and site audits, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions
  Set, monitor, and report on SHEQ KPIs and performance indicators
  Define roles and responsibilities across departments to ensure accountability for SHEQ compliance
  Carry out risk assessments, identifying hazards and implementing mitigation strategies
  Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures
  Maintain accurate SHEQ records and prepare reports for senior management
  Oversee SHEQ training and competency development across the workforce
  Stay up to date with legislation, best practice, and industry developments
  Collaborate with all departments to integrate SHEQ into operational planning and delivery
  Drive initiatives that improve safety performance, environmental sustainability, and quality standards

SHEQ Manager - Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health, Safety Management, or similar discipline
  NEBOSH Construction qualification (essential)
  Minimum 3 years' experience in a SHEQ management role, ideally within the construction industry
  Proven experience managing ISO audits and compliance
  Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation, environmental law, and quality standards
  Valid CSCS Card
  Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
  Analytical and methodical approach to performance monitoring and improvement

SHEQ Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 50,000 - 65,000 (DOE)
  Mileage allowance
  Pension scheme
  Holiday allowance
  Permanent, full-time position
  Strong pipeline of secured work
  Long-term career progression opportunities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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