SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager

Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire – Office & Site Based
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Retail Fit-Out & Electrical Contracting

My client is an established and growing retail fit-out and electrical contracting business based in Baldock. We are looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager to take ownership of Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental and compliance activities across the business.

This is a hands-on senior position where you will work closely with the Managing Director, senior management, project teams, site staff, clients and subcontractors.

A key part of the role will be developing and implementing an effective Integrated Management System (IMS) and leading the business towards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.

• Take overall responsibility for SHEQ across live retail fit-out, construction and electrical projects.

• Develop, implement and continually improve Health & Safety systems and procedures.

• Ensure RAMS, risk assessments and method statements are suitable, current and effectively implemented.

• Carry out site inspections, audits and investigations, including incidents and near misses.

• Provide practical SHEQ advice and guidance to directors, managers and site teams.

• Develop and implement an Integrated Management System covering Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety requirements.

• Lead the business through the process of achieving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.

• Carry out gap analysis and prepare the company for Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits.

• Develop quality procedures covering inspections, snagging, handovers and non-conformances.

• Establish suitable environmental controls covering waste, WEEE, hazardous materials, dust and noise.

• Manage SHEQ requirements relating to suppliers, subcontractors and the wider supply chain.

• Maintain legal registers, risk registers and compliance documentation.

• Monitor relevant electrical and construction standards and legislation.

• Produce SHEQ reports, KPIs and performance information for senior management.

• Deliver toolbox talks, training and SHEQ communications across the business.

• Promote a positive safety and quality culture throughout the organisation.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• NEBOSH Diploma, preferably with a construction background.

• Significant experience working within Health & Safety and Quality.

• Previous experience within construction, retail fit-out, electrical contracting, M&E or building services.

• Proven experience implementing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Experience taking a business through first-time ISO certification.

• Experience dealing with external/UKAS certification audits.

• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality legislation.

• Experience working with subcontractors and supply chains.

• Strong knowledge of RAMS, risk assessments, site inspections and compliance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• The confidence to challenge and influence senior management and site teams.

• A practical, hands-on approach rather than relying solely on paperwork.

• Internal Auditor qualification for ISO 9001, 14001 or 45001.

• IIRSM membership.

• Experience developing an Integrated Management System.

• Supply-chain auditing experience.

• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022.

• Experience within an SME environment.

• Permanent, full-time opportunity.

• Senior position with significant responsibility and influence.

• Office and site-based working in the Baldock area.

• Opportunity to shape and develop the company''s SHEQ function.

• Lead the implementation of three major ISO standards.

• Work closely with senior management and project teams.

• Long-term career opportunity within a growing business.

If you are an experienced SHEQ Manager, HSEQ Manager, QHSE Manager, Health & Safety Manager or similar and have the relevant construction, fit-out, electrical or building services experience, we''d be keen to hear from you.

To apply please contact:
Michael O’Hare
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

#INDLEI