SHEQ Manager (Construction/CDM)

Equans UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life Cover 2X annual salary

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Employee Referral Rewards

Employee networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equans is seeking a SHEQ Manager (Construction/CDM) to lead health, safety, and environmental management across North West England projects on a 12-month fixed-term basis. 37.5 hours weekly, with a company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits.

The role requires CDM 2015 knowledge, NEBOSH qualifications, IOSH membership, and a track record in HSE leadership, risk assessment, and training. Based at various Equans sites with travel to projects.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate (Construction or General) is essential.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Membership of IOSH is required.
• Experience with CDM 2015 and HSE regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, training and incident investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure SFM meets statutory safety requirements and drive responsible business initiatives.
• Lead SHEQ management across contracts ensuring compliance with external/internal standards.
• Collaborate with SBPs, RB, CDM/SHEQ, and Central SHEQ to maintain systems meeting obligations.
• Deliver training and develop project teams on SHEQ matters.
• Review risk assessments and method statements for high risk projects.
• Ensure temporary works align with EQUANS procedures and legislation.
• Record/report data (near misses, incidents, LTI, etc.) accurately on contracts and projects.
• Act on findings from audits and visits to prevent recurrence and improve controls.
• Promote CSR and RB initiatives across the CDM area; engage Safety Ambassador programs.

Skills

Leadership

CDM 2015

HSE management

Risk assessments

Training

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (Construction/General)

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH membership

British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma

City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in OH&S

NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in OH&S

Job description

Equans is looking for a SHEQ Manager (Construction/CDM) to join our team in North West England on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will ensure that assigned projects and contracts within Sustainable FM operate to the highest standards of Health, Safety and Environment management by being accountable for the delivery of the SHEQ strategy and for engagement to ensure continuous improvement, world-class performance, and the development of a positive health and safety culture.

This role can be based at any Equans site in N/W England with additional travel to sites

Hours of work will include slided shifts to accommodate HMCTS hours of business eg 11:00 - 19:00

What will you deliver?

• Provide guidance and leadership to ensure that SFM meets its statutory safety requirements and to develop and implement industry-leading responsible business initiatives.
• Management of SHEQ across the Contract and Project area to ensure all work is undertaken to external and internal standards, guidelines and statutory requirements, including CDM 2015.
• Work with the Sr RB & SHEQ Managers, SHEQ Solutions BPs, RB, CDM/SHEQ and Central SHEQ to utilise and maintain adequate systems to meet all statutory and EQUANS obligations.
• To deliver training and assist with the development of the project team with regard to all aspects of SHEQ
• Reviewing of risk assessments and method statements considered high risk projects.
• Ensuring temporary works are completed in line with EQUANS procedures and legislation
• Ensure all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTI’s, Incidents, LSV/MSV, Waste, Water, Energy, Social Initiatives, Volunteering etc) is recorded accurately on the contract and Projects
• Act on the findings of Visits and Audits that relate to CDM Activities– providing feedback on trends and investigation of preventative measures.
• Actively promote and drive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and our Responsible Business (RB) agenda across the CDM Area.
• Engage with the Safety Ambassador programme and the Responsible Business Champions programme

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package. which includes

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2X times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience of a CDM role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industries
• Understanding of construction, energy and FM technology and methods
• Demonstrable experience relevant to SHEQ legislation
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction or General Health and Safety
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health; City & Guilds Level 5 (NVQ) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice; NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or qualification by experience
• Membership of IOSH
• Experience in fire prevention and fire management

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.