SHEQ Manager

About United Infrastructure

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

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Role Overview

This role is within our Utilities Infrastructure business, focusing on Water projects. Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, the SHEQ Manager will play a pivotal leadership role, overseeing SHEQ operations for the Yorkshire region. You will manage a team, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and promote a culture of safety, sustainability, high performance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Yorkshire SHEQ team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive SHEQ strategy aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain, implement, and enhance SHEQ management systems and documentation (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001).
• Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard analyses, and ensure effective control measures are implemented.
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Promote a positive, proactive SHEQ culture through leadership, training and engagement initiatives.
• Oversee occupational health programmes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (including COSHH and HSAWA).
• Develop and implement environmental policies to minimise environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage and support internal/external audits and maintain certification to required standards.
• Deliver SHEQ training at all levels and ensure training compliance and record accuracy.
• Analyse SHEQ performance data, produce regular performance reports and present them to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience working with water utilities or regulated infrastructure clients.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH).
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001.
• Strong experience in a SHEQ leadership role within infrastructure, utilities, construction or related sectors.
• Proven ability to influence safety culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent knowledge of UK SHE, environmental and quality legislation and standards.