Sheq Health & Safety Manager - York

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.