SHEQ Business Partner

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport business in Woking is seeking a SHEQ Business Partner to oversee environmental compliance and manage health and safety issues. The role demands significant experience in complex organisations, preferably with CMIOSH status and knowledge of SHEQ management systems. Key responsibilities include advising on environmental impacts, driving continuous improvement, and conducting audits. If you excel in building relationships and fostering a positive SHEQ culture, this position could be for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing health and safety in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of legislation related to SHEQ.
• Exceptional ability to influence and negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental impacts and ensure legal compliance.
• Implement environmental management systems and promote SHEQ culture.
• Conduct audits and produce performance data.

Skills

Environmental compliance knowledge

SHEQ management systems

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

CMIOSH status or working towards

IEMA membership or environmental qualification

Job description

Overview

SHEQ Business Partner – Northwest London – Permanent – £55-60,000

A newly created SHEQ Business Partner opportunity to work for a transport business undergoing rapid transformation, investing in safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence. Its newly established Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) division reflects a proactive approach to managing complex risks, including fire safety, emerging technologies, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the competent advisor on environmental impacts and aspects, ensuring Metroline meets legal and statutory environmental requirements, and liaising with the sustainability team to drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting the implementation of environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001), contribute to a positive SHEQ culture, and engage with teams to embed environmental awareness across the business.
• Conducting audits and inspections related to environmental safety, produce performance data including environmental statistics, and report on compliance and improvement plans to senior management.
• Building relationships with external bodies such as the Environment Agency, support contractor oversight from an environmental perspective, and contribute to emergency and business continuity planning with environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• CMIOSH status (or working towards), with substantial experience managing health and safety in complex organisations, and ideally holding IEMA membership or environmental qualification.
• A strong understanding of infrastructure-related legislation (e.g. asbestos, legionella, fire, CDM), SHEQ management systems, and ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001), with experience in data analysis and safety performance reporting.
• An exceptional ability to influence, negotiate, and build long-term relationships across diverse teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
• A proactive, optimistic, and open-minded with strong planning and organisational skills; committed to continuous professional development and capable of driving cultural change in SHEQ practices.

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