Regional SHEQ Lead

Clarke Energy; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Holiday entitlement

Company car allowance

Pension scheme

Health & life benefits

Job summary

Clarke Energy Ltd. is seeking a Regional SHEQ Lead for the South region, covering Midlands, Southern England, and South Wales, with on-site leadership across construction and service projects. The role requires travel to project sites 2–3 days per week, ensuring compliance with UK HSE standards and driving continuous improvement.

You will coach site teams, manage RAMS reviews, and support ISO certification efforts while promoting a proactive safety culture and strong SHEQ ownership.

Qualifications

• Leadership of SHEQ on live construction sites.
• Knowledge of UK HSE legislation and CDM 2015.
• Experience in auditing and incident investigations.
• Coaching Site Managers and PMs to embed SHEQ ownership.
• Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally to Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site SHEQ leadership across live construction and service projects.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish HSE legislation, client standards, and internal policies.
• Review RAMS, SSOW, CPPs and site risk controls.
• Coach Site Managers and PMs to build strong SHEQ ownership and accountability.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses and produce actionable reports.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ documentation and keep teams informed of updates.

Skills

SHEQ leadership

On-site safety

UK HSE legislation

CDM 2015

Coaching

Incident investigations

RAMS review

Auditing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

CDM knowledge

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

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Your experience and people skills will help protect lives, elevate performance, and support our long-term SHEQ strategy.**What You’ll Be Doing**Here’s what your role will involve:* Providing on-site SHEQ leadership across live construction and service projects* Ensuring compliance with UK and Irish HSE legislation, client standards, and internal policies* Reviewing and supporting RAMS, SSOW, CPPs, and site risk controls* Coaching Site Managers and PMs to build strong SHEQ ownership and accountability* Promoting a proactive safety culture focused on behavioural safety and improvement* Leading investigations into incidents and near-misses, and producing actionable reports* Following up on corrective and preventative actions to ensure lessons are learned* Maintaining accurate SHEQ documentation and keeping teams informed of updates* Reviewing contractor documentation to ensure alignment with SHEQ standards* Supporting audit preparation and certification efforts (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)* Contributing to the development and delivery of our SHEQ strategy**What You’ll Bring**We’re looking for someone who’s:* Experienced in SHEQ leadership within construction or civils* Confident leading SHEQ on live sites and influencing at all levels* Knowledgeable in UK HSE legislation, CDM 2015, and quality systems* Qualified with a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)* Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and building strong safety cultures* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities* A clear communicator with a collaborative mindset* Willing to travel nationally and occasionally to Ireland* Holder of a full UK driving licenceBonus points if you have:* Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor qualification* Lead auditor certification (ISO 45001 / ISO 9001)* Experience with SHEQ reporting platforms, Power BI, or SharePoint**Why Work With Us?**At Clarke Energy, we don’t just build energy systems - we build careers. 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