SHEQ Manager

Irwin & Colton; Leeds; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Job summary

Irwin & Colton in Leeds is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to shape and embed safety standards across multiple projects within civil engineering and construction. You will lead safety, quality and environmental policies, conduct risk assessments and audits, and support incident investigations to prevent recurrence.

You will promote a culture of safety through training, communication and continuous improvement while driving environmental programs to reduce carbon footprint and improve

Qualifications

• Lead and develop safety, quality and environmental policies, procedures and initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and safety audits.
• Support incident investigations and facilitate corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of safety, training and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed SHEQ policies across projects.
• Inspect sites and perform risk assessments to ensure legal compliance.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Promote safety awareness and carry out training and communications.
• Manage environmental programs to reduce carbon footprint and improve performance.

Skills

Policy development

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Training & communication

Environmental programs

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent qualification

Job description

SHEQ Manager
Leeds | Circa £65,000 + Car/Car Allowance

We are working with a prominent organisation in the civil engineering and construction sector delivering essential infrastructure services across the UK, is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to shape and embed safety standards across multiple projects. You will be instrumental in supporting safe working environments, managing compliance, and promoting environmental stewardship.

You will:

• Lead and develop safety, quality, and environmental policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and safety audits, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
• Support incident investigations and facilitate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement through training and communication.
• Manage environmental programs aiming to reduce carbon footprint and improve operational performance.

You will need:

• NEBOSH or equivalent health, safety, and environmental qualification.
• Proven experience managing SHEQ in infrastructure, utilities, or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence teams and stakeholders at all levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence safety and sustainability at a strategic level within a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation.