SHEQ Manager: Safety, Quality & Environment Lead

March; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Enhanced pension contribution

Ongoing internal training and career路径

Wellbeing focus

Career progression opportunities

Flex benefits portal

Job summary

March is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality across our South West operations, based in Falmouth. This pivotal role ensures safe and compliant delivery of projects within highly regulated environments.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits and investigations, and provide expert guidance to leadership on risks and compliance with UK legislation and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a SHEQ leadership position within engineering, utilities, industrial services, infrastructure or highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, environmental regulations and quality management principles.
• Experience operating within regulated sectors such as water, nuclear, energy, defence, pharmaceuticals or process engineering.
• Demonstrable experience managing and improving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong auditing, investigation and root cause analysis experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours and drive positive cultural change.
• Experience managing contractor and supply chain compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel throughout the South West and wider UK network.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health & Safety qualification.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards Chartered status.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience working within nuclear licensed sites or supporting work governed by ONR, Sellafield, EDF Energy, AWE or other highly regulated frameworks.
• Knowledge of COMAH, CDM Regulations, permit‑to‑work systems and contractor control processes.
• Environmental qualifications such as IEMA Practitioner or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of SHEQ strategy across March’s South West operations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture that places SHEQ excellence at the centre of every project and operational activity.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, client requirements, regulatory obligations and industry standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve integrated management systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Support operational teams working within highly regulated environments, ensuring adherence to site-specific SHEQ requirements.
• Conduct audits, inspections and assurance reviews across project sites and operational locations.
• Lead incident, accident and near‑miss investigations, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor and report SHEQ performance through meaningful KPIs, trend analysis and management reporting.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to leadership teams on SHEQ risks, compliance obligations and industry best practice.
• Review and approve risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Deliver SHEQ training, behavioural safety initiatives and leadership coaching programmes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, regulatory bodies, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Support tender submissions, pre‑qualification requirements and client SHEQ audits.
• Drive continuous improvement programmes that enhance safety performance, quality standards and environmental compliance.

Job description

March is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality across our South West operations, based in Falmouth. This pivotal role ensures safe and compliant delivery of projects within highly regulated environments.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits and investigations, and provide expert guidance to leadership on risks and compliance with UK legislation and client requirements.