SHEQ Manager

United Living; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

United Infrastructure in the North of England is seeking a Second SHEQ Manager to provide health and safety guidance across refurbishment and rooftop development projects. You will lead the SHEQ team, ensure regulatory compliance and drive risk management in a fast‑moving construction environment.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, CMIOSH or working towards it, a full UK driving license, and a hands‑on approach to policy development, training and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within property maintenance or construction.
• Full UK driving license and vehicle for work purposes.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• CMIOSH or equivalent (or working towards this).

Responsibilities

• Manage the SHEQ team, providing guidance, support and professional development.
• Support the SHEQ strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Create and update SHEQ policies and management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). Ensure policies are effectively communicated and understood throughout the organisation.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses for all operations. Implement control measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes. Develop and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, and leadership engagement.
• Oversee occupational health programmes, including health surveillance and wellness initiatives. Ensure compliance with health regulations, such as COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Develop and implement environmental policies to minimise the organisation's environmental footprint. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems to ensure products and services meet customer expectations. Conduct internal quality audits and manage external audits.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training programmes for employees at all levels. Ensure mandatory training requirements are met and records are maintained.
• Prepare regular reports on SHEQ performance, including statistical analysis and trend identification. Present findings to senior management and recommend actions.

Skills

SHEQ Management

Health & Safety Leadership

Risk Assessment

Auditing & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Training & Development

NEBOSH Diploma

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH or equivalent (or working towards)

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

Our Social Infrastructure pillar operates in the refurbishment and regeneration of thousands of properties nationally; we are currently looking for a Second SHEQ Manager to join our team in the North of England providing invaluable health and safety support and advice to teams undertaking cyclical internal/external refurbishment works to properties as well as exciting rooftop development, conversion and fire safety projects. Your role as SHEQ Manager will involve:

• Manage the SHEQ team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Support the SHEQ strategy aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Create and update SHEQ policies, procedures, and management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001). Ensure policies are effectively communicated and understood throughout the organisation.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses for all operations. Implement control measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes. Develop and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, and leadership engagement.
• Oversee occupational health programmes, including health surveillance and wellness initiatives. Ensure compliance with health regulations, such as COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Develop and implement environmental policies to minimise the organisation's environmental footprint. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and regulations.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems to ensure products and services meet customer expectations. Conduct internal quality audits and manage external audits.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training programmes for employees at all levels. Ensure mandatory training requirements are met and records are maintained.
• Prepare regular reports on SHEQ performance, including statistical analysis and trend identification. Present findings to senior management and recommend actions.

Qualifications

As a Management level role, we are looking for a SHEQ professional with previous construction/property services sector experience, in addition to a full UK driving license and vehicle for work purposes. You will also possess the following:

• Understanding of health and safety issues as they relate to the property maintenance space, and ability to implement processes in line with industry standards.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and subcontractors; we are looking for a team player who can add value to our operational teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• CMIOSH or equivalent (or be working towards this).

Additional Information

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth.