SHEQ Manager

Irwin and Colton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Irwin and Colton is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead HSE across multiple projects in Stratford. You will drive safety culture, risk mitigation and compliance with UK law and ISO standards. This hands‑on role requires strong leadership and effective communication to influence site teams.

The role offers a £70,000 base salary plus benefits, with opportunities to shape health, safety and environmental practices across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing HSE within construction, utilities, or water sectors.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, ISO standards, and audit processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HSE strategies across the business.
• Oversee compliance with UK safety legislation, ISO standards, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to proactively manage safety risks.
• Develop and deliver HSE training to support ongoing employee engagement and competence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HSE knowledge

Education

NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Manager Stratford | £70,000 + Benefits

Are you passionate about creating a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across complex operational sites? Do you thrive in a hands‑on leadership role that influences safety standards and compliance in a dynamic environment? We are supporting a leading specialist utilities contractor to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This hands‑on role offers the chance to make a real impact on safety culture and operational excellence across multiple projects.

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager will include:

• Lead and develop the health, safety, environment, and quality (HSE) strategies across the business.
• Oversee compliance with UK safety legislation, ISO standards, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations to proactively manage safety risks.
• Develop and deliver HSE training to support ongoing employee engagement and competence.

The successful Health and Safety Manager will have:

• Proven experience managing HSE within construction, utilities, or water sectors.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation, ISO standards, and audit processes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation committed to safety excellence and professional growth.

Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.