SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager – Essex/South of England Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration. Location: South of England (Regional Travel Required) Salary: Competitive + Company Car / Car Allowance + Benefits Sector: Engineering | Construction | Major Projects Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Ably Resources is delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected organisation to recruit an experienced Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished SHEQ professional to take a leading role in driving health, safety, environmental and quality performance across a diverse portfolio of operational activities and projects throughout the South of England.

Our client is seeking a confident, proactive and influential SHEQ leader who can do more than simply manage compliance. They are looking for someone who can inspire teams, challenge existing practices, influence senior stakeholders and embed a positive, proactive safety culture throughout the business.

You will have genuine responsibility for regional SHEQ performance, with the opportunity to lead an established team of professionals and contribute directly to the organisation's ongoing development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational SHEQ leadership across multiple projects and operational locations. Lead, mentor and develop a regional team of Health & Safety Advisors, promoting high performance and professional development.

Work closely with senior leadership and operational management teams to drive SHEQ performance and continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, industry standards and company management systems.

Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate corrective actions implemented. Monitor and analyse SHEQ performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Produce management reports, performance updates and key SHEQ metrics.

Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems. Promote a positive safety culture through effective communication, engagement and practical leadership.

Provide expert guidance to operational teams, ensuring SHEQ requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery. About You We are keen to hear from experienced SHEQ professionals who combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Essential

Requirements

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety qualification. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior Health & Safety or SHEQ management role. Proven experience managing, mentoring and developing teams of Health & Safety professionals.

Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and ISO 45001 management systems. Demonstrable experience providing strategic SHEQ guidance to senior leadership and operational teams. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach to SHEQ management. Ability and willingness to travel across the South of England. Desirable Experience: Previous experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure or other complex project-driven environments.

Experience supporting geographically dispersed operational teams. Strong understanding of SHEQ performance reporting, incident management and continuous improvement initiatives. What's on Offer? This is an opportunity to join an established organisation where SHEQ is recognised as an essential part of operational excellence and business performance.

The successful candidate can expect: Competitive salary package Company car or car allowance Attractive pension arrangements Private medical insurance Employee wellbeing and support benefits Ongoing professional development and career progression The opportunity to lead and develop an established SHEQ team Direct engagement with senior leadership and genuine influence over regional SHEQ strategy Why Consider This Role?

If you're looking for a position where you can move beyond day-to-day compliance and genuinely influence how safety is led and managed, this could be an excellent next step. You'll have the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational engagement, develop your team and make a tangible contribution to the organisation's SHEQ culture and performance.

Apply Today If you're an experienced SHEQ Manager looking for your next challenge, Will O'Neill at Ably Resources would welcome a confidential conversation. Whether you're actively seeking a new opportunity or simply interested in exploring what could be next, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply directly through LinkedIn or contact Will O'Neill at Ably Resources for further information. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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