SHEQ Manager (South Down)

Your new companyYour new company is a globally recognised specialist contractor operating within the marine fit-out and construction sector, delivering high-value interior solutions across cruise ships and commercial vessels worldwide. Known for craftsmanship, innovation and project excellence, the business operates in a fast-paced, international environment and continues to grow across multiple markets.As part of this growth, the company is now seeking a SHEQ Manager to take ownership of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality function and play a key role within the senior leadership team.Your new roleAs SHEQ Manager, you will be responsible for developing, embedding and driving a strong SHEQ culture across the business. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with operational input, ensuring SHEQ is fully integrated into project delivery and day-to-day decision-making.You will lead the SHEQ team, oversee ISO management systems, manage audits and compliance, and work closely with project and operational teams across multiple sites and locations. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will help shape company standards while driving continuous improvement, risk management and employee wellbeing initiatives.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will have proven experience in a senior SHEQ position within construction, engineering, manufacturing or a project-driven environment.You will also demonstrate:

• Strong working knowledge of ISO and 45001
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving cultural change
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach in fast-moving environments
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder-management skills

Relevant professional qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent are required. Experience across multiple sites or international projects is desirable.What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible and influential leadership role within a globally operating organisation delivering unique marine-based projects.In return, the company offers:

• Attractive base salary
• Hybrid working following probation
• Senior leadership position with team management responsibility
• Flexible working hours
• Start between 07:30 - 09:30
• Finish between 16:30 - 18:30
• Early finish Fridays (08:30 - 13:00)
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, international marine projects

This role offers genuine autonomy, career progression and the chance to shape SHEQ standards across an expanding business.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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