SHEQ Manager - Construction
York (with travel across North Yorkshire)
Full-time Reporting to Directors Competitive salary
A leading heritage and conservation-focused design-and-build practice is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality across their operations. This is a discreet, high-profile opportunity being handled by a specialist recruitment partner, ensuring confidentiality for the client.
This is a pivotal role, working closely with Directors to embed best practice, maintain compliance, and promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and ethical standards across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems aligned with legislation and best practice
- Conduct risk assessments, site audits, inspections, and lead incident investigations
- Deliver training, toolbox talks, and guidance to teams to ensure compliance
- Oversee ISO and other accreditation processes and prepare for external audits
- Collaborate with project teams to embed SHEQ considerations from design through delivery
- Monitor SHEQ performance, identify trends, and implement continuous improvements
- Manage supply chain compliance and competence
- Chair Health & Safety meetings with Directors
- Compile, review, and issue RAMS, CPHSPs, and H&S/O&M files
Candidate Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
- Proven experience in SHEQ management, ideally in construction, heritage, or conservation projects
- Strong knowledge of UK SHEQ legislation and ISO standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and training skills
- Ability to interpret legislation into practical guidance
- IT literate and comfortable using digital management systems
- Committed to inclusion, sustainability, and ethical practice
Desirable: Degree in Environmental Health, Safety Management, or related field; experience with heritage/conservation sites.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and ethically minded
- Collaborative and confident communicator
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
- Committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and high-performing environments
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to lead SHEQ across projects that truly matter, from heritage restoration to modern conservation builds. Your expertise will directly influence operational safety, quality standards, and team culture, in a role where your impact is visible and valued.