SHEQ Manager (Health and Safety)

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a SHEQ Manager based in York, focusing on the heritage sector. This role involves leading safety and quality strategies for historic building preservation. Ideal candidates will have SHEQ experience, relevant qualifications, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, with opportunities to work on significant heritage projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on significant heritage projects

Professional environment focused on integrity and craftsmanship

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments across multiple live sites.
• Support site teams and specialist contractors to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and compliance briefings.
• Investigate incidents and support continuous improvement.
• Stay current with health & safety legislation and best practices.

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.

Key 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

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 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.