Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Searley Owen; Ramsbottom; Presencial; GBP 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical care

Car allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Searley Owen Limited is seeking a proactive SHEQ Manager to own safety, health, environmental and quality performance across our established contracting business. This hands-on role lets you review existing processes, introduce improvements and shape SHEQ across operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in M&E, fire protection or construction, NEBOSH cert, and a track record of site audits, RAMS, and ISO audits.

Formación

• Minimum five years' experience in SHEQ, health and safety or quality.
• Background in M&E, fire protection or construction.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience supporting live construction sites.
• Understanding of UK construction health and safety legislation (CDM).
• Experience managing ISO or third-party audits.

Responsabilidades

• Lead SHEQ activities across the business and advise management and site teams.
• Maintain and improve SHEQ policies, procedures and systems.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and report findings with corrective actions.
• Review RAMS and COSHH to support safe working practices.
• Investigate accidents and near misses to identify root causes.
• Coordinate ISO and third‑party audits and improvements.
• Monitor environmental performance and waste management improvements.
• Maintain training records and coordinate inductions and toolbox talks.
• Support client audits and tender submissions.
• Report SHEQ performance and highlight recurring issues.

Conocimientos

SHEQ management

Health & safety

Quality management

ISO audits

RAMS reviews

Site audits

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Document control

Process improvement

Educación

NEBOSH General Certificate

ISO 9001 auditor knowledge

ISO 14001/45001 knowledge

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a SHEQ Manager for an established specialist contractor. You will take ownership of safety, health, environmental and quality performance, working closely with senior management and operational teams to improve standards across the business.

This is a hands-on role with the freedom to review existing processes, introduce improvements and make the position your own.

The ideal candidate will have experience within M&E, fire protection or construction

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ activity across the business, providing practical advice to management and site teams.
• Maintain and improve SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, report findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments to support safe working practices.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and preventative measures.
• Manage quality assurance processes, project documentation and preparation for ISO and third-party audits.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify improvements in waste management, pollution prevention and recycling.
• Maintain training and competency records, identify development needs and coordinate training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Support client audits, tender submissions and accreditation requirements.
• Report on SHEQ performance, highlighting recurring issues and recommending practical improvements.

Key Skills & Experience

• At least five years' experience in SHEQ, health and safety or quality, with a background in M&E, fire protection or construction.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Practical experience supporting live construction sites.
• Good understanding of UK construction health and safety legislation, CDM and building safety requirements.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, conducting site audits and investigating incidents.
• Experience managing ISO or other third-party audits.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge standards constructively at all levels.
• An organised, proactive approach, with the ability to turn requirements into practical improvements.
• ISO 9001 auditing experience, knowledge of ISO 14001 or ISO 45001, and relevant industry accreditation experience would be advantageous.
• £70,000 basic salary plus car allowance.
• Monday-Friday working week.
• Private medical care.
• Freedom to make the role your own and shape SHEQ processes across the business.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and make a visible impact.