SHEQ Manager (Health And Safety)

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

Job summary

A leading organisation in the heritage sector based in York is hiring a SHEQ Manager to oversee safety, health, and quality management across various historic projects. The ideal candidate will have proven SHEQ experience, NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications, and the ability to work in heritage-sensitive environments. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a lasting impact on national heritage.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on significant heritage projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SHEQ role, ideally within construction or heritage environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Practical understanding of complexities in working with listed buildings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SHEQ management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across multiple sites.
• Deliver training and compliance briefings.

Skills

Experience in SHEQ role

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of heritage environments

Education

Relevant 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

About the Role

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 & safety legislation and best practices relevant to heritage and construction

Qualifications

• 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 national 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