SHEQ Manager

Hyreus; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyreus in Glasgow seeks an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead safety, health, environment and quality across highways and infrastructure projects. You will work with project teams and management to implement policies, manage risk and drive continuous improvement.

You will hold NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications, have strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and be skilled at stakeholder engagement, audits and RAMS development to ensure compliance and a positive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SHEQ/QESH manager in highways, civil engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety, environmental and quality legislation.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent qualification; ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SHEQ activities across highways and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Provide RAMS guidance and ensure corrective actions.
• Monitor performance, prepare reports and present to senior management.
• Support incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Promote SHEQ culture with training and toolbox talks.
• Ensure environmental controls, waste management and sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders on SHEQ matters.
• Keep up to date with legislation and industry best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SHEQ management

Stakeholder management

Audits & inspections

Risk assessment

RAMS

Training & toolbox talks

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH qualification

Job description

Hyreus is currently recruiting an experienced SHEQ Manager for an exciting opportunity based in Glasgow, working with an established contractor operating across the highways and infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for supporting and developing the company’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards across projects and operational activities. Working closely with project, site and senior management teams, you will provide professional SHEQ guidance, ensure compliance and promote a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SHEQ or QESH professional looking to take on a key role within a growing highways and infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SHEQ activities across highways and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, management systems and improvement plans.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance on RAMS, safe systems of work, environmental controls and quality requirements.
• Monitor project SHEQ performance, prepare reports and provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management.
• Support incident, accident and near-miss investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Promote a positive SHEQ culture through training, toolbox talks, briefings and engagement with site and operational teams.
• Ensure environmental requirements are managed effectively, including waste, pollution prevention and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage quality assurance processes, inspections, documentation and non-conformance procedures.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders on SHEQ matters.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, industry standards and best practice, ensuring these are reflected within company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business and project teams.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a SHEQ Manager, QESH Manager, HSEQ Manager or similar role within highways, civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety, environmental and quality legislation and management systems.
• Experience working across highways or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification, with environmental and quality qualifications advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ISO management systems, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence site teams and senior management.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and managing risks.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects and operational teams