Job Description

Job Summary

Overview:

The SHEQ&C Group Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and continuously improving the Group's integrated SHEQ&C management systems. The role ensures legal compliance, promotes a proactive safety culture, drives operational excellence, and supports the business in delivering safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible services to customers

MAIN FUNCTION OF JOB:

1. Leadership & Strategy

Develop and implement the Group SHEQ&C strategy and annual improvement plan. Provide SHEQ&C leadership and direction to site teams, line managers, and project leaders. Act as a senior advisor to the Board on risk management, compliance, and performance trends.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

Maintain a comprehensive legal register and ensure compliance with all applicable UK regulations (H&S, Environmental, Quality). Manage CDM 2015 compliance for construction and installation projects. Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented. Carry out risk assessments and support site teams in developing RAMS

3. Safety & Health Management

Oversee the development and review of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW). Conduct site safety tours, inspections, and audits. Drive initiatives to reduce accident frequency rates, lost-time incidents, and occupational health issues.

4. Environmental Managemen

Ensure compliance with environmental permits, consents, and reporting obligations. Develop and monitor waste management, spill prevention, and pollution control measures. Support the Group's sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

5. Quality Management

Maintain and continuously improve the Group Quality Management System (ISO 9001). Lead internal audits, management reviews, and prepare for external certification audits. Work with operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met and exceeded.

6. Training & Competence

Identify training needs and develop SHEQ&C training plans. Deliver toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness sessions. Maintain training records and competence matrices for all employees.

7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Develop and monitor SHEQ performance metrics and KPIs. Prepare monthly reports for the Board and lead quarterly management reviews. Benchmark performance against industry standards and drive continual improvement.

8. Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the key point of contact for regulators, certification bodies, and customers on SHEQ matters. Engage suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with Group standards. Represent the company at industry forums and working groups.

Summary of Role

Oversee Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality & Compliance across the group.

Provide support to multiple UK sites with occasional travel across the country.

Deliver remote support to our Africa business (with possible visits).

Lead SHEQ&C strategy, audits, and compliance in line with industry and legal standards.

Drive a proactive safety culture across all operations

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person