SHEQ Manager

Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions Limited; Derry and Strabane District, Livingston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a SHEQ Manager for their Power & Civils Distribution business based in Kilmarnock. You will guide governance on SHEQ matters, manage audits and ensure compliance across contracts, while supporting Directors and Heads of Operations.

You will oversee a team of SHEQ Advisors, maintain accreditations, develop strategies, and report KPI data to senior leadership, driving safety and quality throughout projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership of NEBOSH/IOSH or working towards.
• Experience in DNO/ICP environment would be advantageous.
• Educated to Diploma/Degree/HNC level.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.
• Analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing and producing SHEQ reports to executive level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the SHEQ Advisors per contract providing Leadership, guidance and accountability for day-to-day activities.
• Maintaining and driving accreditations (such as ISO standards, NERS, Achillies, RoSPA etc)
• Develop, Implement and monitor SHEQ strategies, policies and procedures across the business
• Conduct regular audits internally and externally
• Provide training, mentoring and support to the SHEQ team
• Produce reports, KPI tracking and data analysis for senior leadership

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing

Team management

SHEQ reporting

Education

Diploma/Degree/HNC

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business, delivering critical infrastructure tacross the UK. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and long-term value, United Infrastructure partners with clients across the civil, industrial, and commercial sectors to deliver projects that meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability. Following the acquisition of Glenelly, United Infrastructure has expanded its technical capabilities, geographic reach, and depth of expertise. Glenelly’s established reputation and skilled workforce now strengthen United Infrastructure’s ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end infrastructure solutions while maintaining the same commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Together, United Infrastructure and Glenelly combine experience, innovation, and local knowledge to support complex projects and long-term infrastructure development.

Job Description

Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a talented SHEQ Manager (H&S Manager) to join our Power & Civils Distribution business based in Kilmarnock. This role will see you providing guidance, support, advice, and governance to the Projects/Business on all SHEQ related subjects. You will also manage all aspects of internal and external audits and governing body compliance to ensure the company is kept up to date with all SHEQ legislation and within their area of control will directly partner and support the Directors/Heads of Operations.

As SHEQ Manager you will:

• To oversee the SHEQ Advisors per contract providing Leadership, guidance and accountability for day-to-day activities
• Maintaining and driving accreditations (such as ISO standards, NERS, Achillies, RoSPA etc)
• Develop, Implement and monitor SHEQ strategies, policies and procedures across the business
• Conduct regular audits internally and externally
• Provide training, mentoring and support to the SHEQ team
• Produce reports, KPI tracking and data analysis for senior leadership

Who we're looking for

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (NEBOSH/IOSH) or working towards.
• Prior experience working in the DNO and ICP environment would be advantageous
• Educated to Diploma/Degree/HNC level.
• Proven experience leading and managing a team
• Influencing and persuasion skills.
• Analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator with motivational, leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience of reviewing and producing SHEQ reports to executive level

Why work for us

Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services within the UK to support our clients (DNOs & Private Companies) on all aspects of overhead line and underground projects. We specialise in Low voltage and high voltage works up to and including 66kv along with associated civils and reinstalment. Our contracts range from small schemes to major projects in all aspects of the electrical distribution network. Our people are our biggest asset, and we focus on recruiting, training, and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package, and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

About us

Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions teams works with regional, national network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, underground cable networks, and substations. We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic, and innovative organisation. Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.