SHQE Manager

About the Company

A leading regional construction contractor who specialise in civil engineering and utilities contracts and frameworks are looking for a SHQE Manager, or an experienced Advisor looking to take the next step in their career. This business have over two decades of successful trading behind them, and have enjoyed substantial growth in the past few years in particular. They continue to grow an impressive pipeline of work upgrading and refurbishing essential power distribution infrastructure, as part of the UK's drive towards Net Zero.

About the Role

As a Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Lead, you will provide technical, pragmatic HSEQ advice and guidance to the operation team. This role reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with a Head of Compliance, and will be responsible for managing a small team, communicating and embedding the Group HSEQ systems and processes.

Your role will entail advancing compliance against regulatory and standards within the contracts to provide assurance risks are adequately controlled. You will display leadership qualities and establish the benchmark for anticipate everyone to adhere to. Effective interaction with clients, and operational teams will be pivotal, ensuring alignment with (HSEQ) objectives, regulations, and standards across all contracts.

Key responsibilities:

- Ensure all works undertaken are delivered in-line with HSEQ contractual and legal requirements and risks are adequately controlled. You will develop a robust monitoring and L1 assurance programme across all contracts in your remit.

- Proactively analyse data to identify performance trends and provide early intervention as required. Ensure Team Leaders have oversight of robust monitoring against objectives and performance indicators with continual improvement opportunities.

- Ensure HSEQ procedures meet corporate standards and client requirements, incorporates risk controls, and are fully embedded within the contract operations. - Develop and embed HSEQ plans detailing contractual requirements and arrangements to meet corporate HSEQ standards. Plans will be robust and deliver initiatives to meet HSEQ targets and objectives.

- Ensure HSEQ risks are adequately profiled and robust controls identified. Lead high-potential or high-severity HSEQ incidents.

- Oversee the completion of incident reports and ensure the closure of remedial actions.

- You will ensure minimum HSEQ training and competency requirements are set and assure all contracts achieve compliance.

- Lead in the development and delivery of monthly briefings and campaigns. Approve all safety content for HSEQ communications including reports, training, stand downs, safety alerts and toolbox talks produced by the local Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Advisors.

- You will assist with accreditations and provide support where required, with standards, including but not limited to ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO14001, Achillies etc. Define HSEQ reporting and governance requirements within the HSEQ plan and ensure monitoring and adherence to this.

- Assist in the mobilisation of new contracts by providing the mobilisation team with comprehensive planning arrangements to identify and embed all HSEQ requirements to ensure a smooth transition and successful implementation. Formulate roadmaps and support development of strategic plans to address key risk areas or promote best practices, aligning with the company's values of continuous improvement.

- Work collaboratively with members of the leadership team, and other stakeholders to achieve organisational goals and promote a culture of health and safety excellence.

- You will develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, fostering open communication and collaboration to ensure mutual satisfaction and the achievement of shared objectives.

What's Required

You are an experienced SHEQ Manager, or experienced Advisor looking to take the next step up in your career. You are NEBOSH qualified, and ideally come from a background in utilities, civil engineering, rail or general construction. You can demonstrate experience of leading significant HSEQ incident investigations and establishing Root Cause Analysis. Travel across the North West is required, with monthly/biweekly travel to the Central Belt of Scotland. 60% of the time you will be office based in Warrington based offices.

What's on Offer
A basic salary between 50-60k is on offer, and this is further negotiable based on industry exposure and experience. Car/car allowance and a full package of company benefits is available on request