SHEQ Manager

O'Brien Contractors, Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Contractors, Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified SHEQ Manager to lead and enhance our Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality systems across civil engineering projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with legislation, conducting audits, and promoting a positive safety culture. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certificate, experience in civil engineering or construction, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS affiliated card.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience in a SHEQ role within civil engineering or construction.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company’s H&S management system.
• Conduct site audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Manage and maintain SHEQ documentation.
• Support tender submissions and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Proactive behavior

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Qualification in SHEQ Management

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

O’Brien Contractors are a Midlands based Civil Engineering & Building Contractor with an excellent reputation and an enviable client list. As part of our continued expansion we are seeking a SHEQ professional to join our business on a full time basis.

The purpose of the role is to lead, manage, and continuously improve the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) systems across all civil engineering and construction projects. The SHEQ Manager ensures full compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, client requirements, and internal policies while promoting a positive safety culture and driving best practice across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s H&S management system.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and behavioural safety visits.
• Provide H&S training
• Maintain accident statistics, near‑miss reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and support site teams in pollution control, waste management, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage environmental incident reporting and corrective actions.

Quality

• Maintain and improve the company’s Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.)
• Conduct internal audits and lead external certification renewals.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the business.
• Provide SHEQ advice and support across the business.
• Manage and maintain SHEQ documentation, procedures, and training records.
• Monitor legislative changes and update internal processes accordingly.
• Support tender submissions and client meetings by providing SHEQ-related input.
• Contribute to SHEQ elements of O & M system and handover process to clients.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS affiliated card.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
• Experience in a SHEQ role within civil engineering or construction.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and implement improvement strategies.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards it.
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH, GradIOSH, or CMIOSH).

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and able to influence behaviour at all levels.
• Strong organisational and reporting abilities.
• Confident delivering training and communicating with site teams.
• Approachable, supportive, and able to build positive, trust‑based relationships.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement

If you are interested in the above vacancy, please submit your CV to: [e-mail]