SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum (Subject to experience)

Location: South East UK Coverage - East Sussex/ Kent based ideally.

Package: Company Vehicle or Allowance, Enhanced Pension, Generous PTO.

Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity.

The Opportunity

A strategic opening has emerged for a seasoned SHEQ Manager to join a high-growth, innovative Tier 1 Drainage Contractor. Operating at the forefront of specialist civil engineering, this firm is recognised for its commitment to technical excellence and a safety-first operational culture.

This is not a desk-bound administrative role. You will be a visible leader, spending significant time in the field to bridge the gap between strategic HSEQ goals and site-level execution. This position offers the autonomy to shape a robust safety culture within a fast-paced, scaling environment, taking full ownership of the project lifecycle from Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) preparation to post-incident investigation and occupational health management.

Technical Essentials

• Qualifications: Mandatory NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely. Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards is highly advantageous.

• Sector Expertise: Proven track record of SHEQ Management within a Civil Engineering or Construction environment. Specific experience in drainage or high-pressure water jetting sectors is preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced competency in Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Gas Detection, and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).

• Incident & Risk Management: Expert-level capability in preparing SSOW, performing complex Risk Assessments, and leading post-accident investigations through to return-to-work evaluations.

• Logistical Mobility: Full UK Driving License is essential; candidates must be prepared for regular national travel and site-based welfare/quality observations.

• Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with modern HSQE management software for accurate record-keeping and audit trails.

The Package

• Salary: Circa £60,000 (Subject to experience and technical expertise).

• Mobility: Company vehicle or competitive vehicle allowance.

• Security: Comprehensive company pension scheme and retirement planning.

• Culture: An innovative, fast-growing environment that prioritises professional development and high-compliance safety standards over "box-ticking" metrics.

If you are a disciplined SHEQ professional who prides yourself on fostering genuine safety culture and technical compliance in the field, we want to hear from you. Call Simon Cowley on for more information.