Sheq Manager

Sphere Solutions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in Cardiff seeks a SHEQ Manager to oversee Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality systems. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with ISO standards, lead audits, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Qualifications include NEBOSH National Diploma and experience with ISO standards. This role offers a permanent salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing and auditing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Management System ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate and oversee SHEQ audits and prepare management reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Proficiency in SHEQ digital systems

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Job description

Overview

SHEQ Manager — Cardiff — Permanent salary + benefits package

As SHEQ Manager, you'll oversee and enhance our integrated Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) systems across our projects. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our Integrated Management System (VIMS), ensuring it remains aligned with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Act as the primary SHEQ contact for external accreditations (e.g., ISO, CHAS, Constructionline).
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, driving corrective actions and disseminating lessons learned.
• Coordinate and oversee SHEQ audits; internal, site-based, and supplier/subcontractor audits.
• Prepare clear management reports capturing key performance data and compliance status.
• Support tender preparation by ensuring SHEQ compliance in all bid documentation.
• Design, develop, and deliver tailored SHEQ training and toolbox talks across the workforce.
• Collaborate with operations teams to conduct risk assessments, method statements, and CDM responsibilities.
• Manage emergency response planning and behavioural safety initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent; IOSH Managing Safely certification also required.
• Proven experience implementing and auditing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in SHEQ digital systems and reporting tools.

Desirable

• Membership in professional safety bodies (e.g., IOSH, IEMA).
• CSCS card and First Aid at Work certification.
• ISO auditor qualification.

The Candidate

• Proactive, solution-focused, and comfortable driving cultural change.
• Ideally resides locally to the area and drives.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven, yet adaptable when facing unexpected challenges.
• Confident in challenging non-compliant behaviour, yet diplomatic and collaborative.

If you are interested and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.