Regional SHEQ Lead - Construction & Service

Kohler (Rehlko); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Regional SHEQ Lead for the South region, covering Midlands, Southern England and South Wales. You will lead safety and quality on live construction and service projects, guiding site teams and embedding best practices.

You will travel 2-3 days per week to project sites, coach site managers and PMs, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation's safety culture, governance and compliance with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 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 licence

Responsibilities

• 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)

Job description

Rehlko is seeking a Regional SHEQ Lead for the South region, covering Midlands, Southern England and South Wales. You will lead safety and quality on live construction and service projects, guiding site teams and embedding best practices.

You will travel 2-3 days per week to project sites, coach site managers and PMs, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation's safety culture, governance and compliance with ISO standards.