Sheq Manager

J3a Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities and civil engineering contractor in Reading is seeking a SHEQ Manager to oversee health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across multiple projects. This role offers a salary of £40k-£60k, hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on high-profile Thames Water projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SHEQ management within the water or construction sector and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Car / car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Long-term progression opportunities

Supportive team environment with commitment to SHEQ excellence

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
• Experience managing SHEQ in the water or construction sector.
• Confident in ISO standards management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the company's SHEQ competent person.
• Develop and implement H&S, Environmental and Quality policies.
• Carry out audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Manage ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.
• Support teams across operations and project delivery.

Skills

NEBOSH / IOSH qualification

Strong CDM knowledge

Managing SHEQ within the water industry or construction

Managing and auditing ISO standards

Attention to detail

High-quality reporting skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with client-side SHEQ teams

Job description

SHEQ Manager - £40,000 to £60,000 + Hybrid Working

Location: Reading (2-3 days a week in Head Office)

Projects: Thames Water (with future AMP8 work across Wessex & Southern Water)

Are you a hands-on SHEQ Manager who loves getting stuck into live projects, driving standards, and making a real impact?

This is your chance to join a growing utilities & civil engineering contractor delivering key projects across the water sector — with huge scope as AMP8 ramps up.

You’ll be the go-to expert for all things Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality, shaping policy, leading improvements, and keeping people safe across multiple sites and frameworks.

What You'll Be Doing

• Acting as the company's SHEQ competent person
• Developing, improving, and implementing H&S, Environmental and Quality policies
• Carrying out regular audits, inspections and internal reviews
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• Leading investigations, reporting on performance, and driving corrective actions
• Managing and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards
• Owning industry accreditations including CHAS, Constructionline, Achilles UVDB, ECO Vadis, Avetta and more
• Supporting teams across operations, engineering and project delivery
• Building strong relationships with clients such as Thames Water, Wessex Water, Southern Water
• Leading safety meetings, toolbox talks, training and continuous improvement programmes
• Ensuring environmental protection and sustainability targets are met
• Championing a positive SHEQ culture across the business

What You'll Need

• NEBOSH / IOSH qualification
• Strong CDM knowledge
• Proven experience managing SHEQ within the water industry or construction
• Confident managing and auditing ISO standards
• Sharp attention to detail and high-quality reporting skills
• Ability to work across multiple projects and support various teams
• Strong communicator who can influence at all levels
• Experience dealing with client-side SHEQ teams

What's On Offer

• Salary: £40k-£60k (DOE)
• Hybrid working - typically 2-3 days per week in Reading
• Car / car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to work on high-profile Thames Water projects
• Long-term progression as AMP8 ramps up across Wessex & Southern Water
• Join a supportive, growing team with a genuine commitment to SHEQ excellence