SHEQ Manager (Health and Safety)

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established heritage organization is seeking a skilled SHEQ Manager to lead their Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality strategy in York. This role involves ensuring compliance and quality across various prestigious heritage projects, with an emphasis on safety and respect for historical materials. Ideal candidates will have relevant SHEQ experience and certifications. A competitive salary and engaging benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on significant heritage projects

Professional environment focused on craftsmanship and sustainability

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SHEQ role, ideally within construction or heritage environments.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• A practical understanding of working with listed buildings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ management systems.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Deliver training and compliance briefings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Experience in SHEQ roles

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: SHEQ Manager | Based in York | Heritage Sector

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Sector: Heritage / Conservation / Historic Environment

Position: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Start Date: ASAP

A Unique Opportunity in the Heritage Sector

An established and respected organisation working across the UK’s heritage and conservation sector is looking for a skilled and proactive SHEQ Manager. The work involves the repair, restoration, and preservation of historic buildings and monuments, with projects ranging from churches and listed civic buildings to ancient landmarks and heritage estates.

This is an exciting opportunity for a SHEQ professional to apply their expertise in a highly specialised environment — where safety, compliance, and quality must go hand-in-hand with respect for historic fabric and traditional materials.

The Role

The SHEQ Manager will lead and develop the organisation’s Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality strategy across all projects and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ management systems aligned with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, 14001, 9001)
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across multiple live sites
• Support site teams and specialist contractors to ensure safe, high-quality delivery within heritage-sensitive contexts
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and compliance briefings
• Investigate incidents and support continuous improvement
• Stay current with health and safety legislation and best practices relevant to heritage and construction

What’s Required

• Proven experience in a SHEQ role, ideally within construction or heritage environments
• Relevant NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and environmental compliance
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A practical understanding of the complexities of working with listed buildings and protected sites

What’s Offered

• The opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most significant heritage projects
• A professional environment with a focus on integrity, craftsmanship, and sustainability
• Based in York, with work on prestigious sites across the UK
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A chance to make a lasting impact in a sector that protects and preserves heritage

If you're ready to bring your SHEQ expertise to a role that makes a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you