Regional SHEQ Manager

Kenton Black Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities contractor is seeking a Regional SHEQ Manager in Wakefield. The successful candidate will lead the SHEQ team, promote health and safety, and improve compliance on major civil engineering projects. You must have CMIOSH or NEBOSH qualifications and considerable experience in the water utilities sector. This role offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £72,000, plus a car allowance and comprehensive management package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong character with a proven ability to influence change.
• Experienced with major civil engineering and utilities schemes.
• Experienced in major water infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities

• Work with Site and Project Management to ensure compliance.
• Instill a positive Health and Safety culture.
• Coach site staff and engage Safety on challenging sites.
• Identify areas for improvement in SHEQ practices.

Skills

Leadership in Health and Safety

Coaching site staff

Experience in civil engineering

Influencing change

Safety compliance

Education

CMIOSH or working towards

NEBOSH qualified

Job description

£65000 - £72000 per annum, Benefits:Plus car allowance and full package

2025-11-12

Contact Name

Liam Flowers

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Description

A leading utilities contractor are looking for a Regional SHEQ Manager to cover challenging, exciting heavy civil engineering schemes in Yorkshire, across clean and wastewater works. You will be a strong character, providing daily support and driving the safety agenda in conjunction with leading the in-house SHEQ team. Due to the nature of the role, you will ideally have a demonstrable background in water utilities, with experience of coaching and mentoring a team to achieve positive results.

Reporting into the Head of HSE, you will be:

• Working with Site and Project Management to ensure compliance and improve understanding
• Instilling a positive Health and Safety culture within the team to positive influence their thinking and actions
• Coaching site staff and engaging Safety on challenging, multi-phase sites
• Helping to develop and manage site infrastructure including temporary works
• Identifying areas for improvement whilst ensuring operational excellence of the SHEQ team
• Working on SHEQ strategy and acting as liaison with the client on objectives and performance

You will be integral is ensuring the ‘basics’ are delivered on-site, in addition to identifying areas for improvement. You will be a proactive thinker who is visible operationally and improving workforce engagement in Health & Safety. You will also be:

• CMIOSH or working towards (ESSENTIAL)
• NEBOSH-qualified (ESSENTIAL)
• A strong character with a proven ability to influence change and be a champion of best practice
• Experienced with major civil engineering and utilities schemes (ESSENTIAL)
• Experienced in major water infrastructure schemes (PREFERABLE)
• Experienced in multi-faceted, large-scale construction sites (ESSENTIAL)

You will earn between £65-72,000 (based on experience and suitability) plus car allowance and full management package. An excellent opportunity for you to join a leading industry player with a strong order book and pipeline of work