SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager
Full Time | Permanent | Nottingham Base with UK Travel
Salary: Circa £50,000 + Car / Car Allowance

A well-established, multi-site UK organisation is seeking an experienced and assertive SHEQ Manager to take full ownership of its Safety, Health, Environment & Quality function. This is a standalone leadership role with strong executive support and high visibility across the business. This opportunity suits a confident, hands-on professional who can drive standards, influence behaviour, and lead compliance across geographically dispersed operational sites.

The Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead and manage the entire SHEQ function across multiple UK locations. You will take responsibility for maintaining accreditations, leading audits, improving safety culture, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and ISO standards. You will be site-based, whilst managing your own diary and having the flexibility to work from home when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the company's SHEQ and compliance function
- Plan and deliver site Health, Safety & Environmental compliance audits
- Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System
- Lead ISO audits and accreditation maintenance (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and others)
- Prepare monthly SHEQ reports and KPI packs for senior leadership
- Deliver H&S inductions and toolbox talks
- Produce and approve RAMS and safe systems of work
- Lead incident and accident investigations with root cause analysis
- Drive improvements in site safety behaviours, PPE compliance, and vehicle checks
- Conduct occupational health and environmental surveys and make recommendations
- Support internal employee engagement and workplace council initiatives
- Contribute to operational and project start-up meetings

What We're Looking For
This role requires someone firm, credible, and influential - able to challenge poor practice and raise standards across diverse operational teams.

Essential:
- NEBOSH Certificate (General or Construction)
- Level 5 or 6 Health & Safety qualification
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a full-time HSE/SHEQ role
- Practical ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 audit and management experience
- Internal audit experience
- IOSH membership (CertIOSH or above or equivalent)
- Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations (SMSTS or similar desirable)
- Confident delivering audits, investigations, and training
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and strong follow-through

Personal qualities:
- People-focused but appropriately assertive
- Self-managing and organised
- Comfortable working independently
- Persistent and solutions-driven
- Able to influence behavioural change