SHEQ Manager

Equans; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus

Company car

Private health care

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Equans is seeking a SHEQ Manager to strengthen safety, health, environment, and quality across DES projects in the UK. You will oversee SHEQ management, collaborate with senior teams, and ensure accurate reporting of near misses, accidents and incidents.

You will develop action plans for contracts, drive improvements from audits, and mentor Safety Ambassadors to embed a strong safety culture. With experience in construction or renewables, you will enable remote collaboration, stay current with

Qualifications

• NVQ 5/Diploma in Health and Safety management or equivalent.
• Experience working in a SHEQ team.
• Experience in construction, renewables, or project management sectors.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation.
• Ability to work remotely and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SHEQ management across designated business unit areas, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with head of SHEQ, other SHEQ Managers and Central SHEQ to maintain robust systems.
• Record all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTIs, Incidents, LSV/MSV) and coach when needed.
• Develop and implement SHEQ Action Plans for each contract to foster safer workplaces.
• Utilize findings from SHEQ Audits to improve safety and quality, guiding process enhancements.
• Mentor Safety Ambassadors and Responsible Business Champions to promote Equans values.
• Facilitate training initiatives and lead investigations with comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Support internal functions to ensure systems and resources to manage risks.
• Foster strategic relationships with regulatory bodies and industry forums.

Skills

SHEQ governance

Auditing

Training & coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Remote collaboration

Education

NVQ 5/Diploma in Health and Safety

Job description

SHEQ ManagerOffer ID:88697Job:Engineering / OtherSchedule:Full-TimeCountry:United KingdomJoin Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the global industrial group, Bouygues. With a rich history of excellence in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, we are now offering an exciting opportunity for a SHEQ Manager to join our Digital Energies & Services (DES) business.As a SHEQ Manager, you will play a crucial role in enhancing operational safety, health, environment, and quality within our DES projects, covering Energy Solutions renewable energy projects across the UK.Key Responsibilities:Oversee SHEQ management across designated business unit operational areas, ensuring adherence to external and internal standards and guidelines.Collaborate with the head of SHEQ, other SHEQ Managers, and Central SHEQ to maintain robust systems meeting statutory and Equans obligations.Ensure accurate recording of all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTI’s, Incidents, LSV/MSV) and provide coaching where necessary.Develop and implement SHEQ Action Plans for each contract, fostering safer workplaces and enhancing employee engagement.Utilize findings from SHEQ Audits to improve safety and quality, providing guidance and feedback to enhance processes and systems.Mentor Safety Ambassadors and Responsible Business Champions, promoting a culture aligned with Equans' values and objectives.Facilitate training initiatives and lead investigations, ensuring comprehensive reports and recommendations to prevent future incidents.Support internal functions to ensure appropriate systems and resources are in place to manage risks effectively.Foster strategic relationships with regulatory bodies and industry forums.Skills, Qualifications & Experience:NVQ 5/Diploma Level in Health and Safety management or equivalent.Relevant experience working within a SHEQ team.Solid experience in construction, renewables, or project management sectors.Proficiency in conducting complex systems audits, both internal and external.Up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation related to SHEQ.Ability to work remotely and collaborate effectively within a team.At Equans, we are committed to fostering a positive Health & Safety culture and providing opportunities for professional growth. Join us in shaping a safer and sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!We offer an excellent benefits package including:Generous holiday allowancePrivate health careFlexible working opportunitiesCompany car5% bonusEmployee assistance programmePensionWho are we?EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.What’s next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young ProfessionalsPlace:Workplace : Birmingham United Kingdom