SHEQ Lead Manchester/Liverpool | £70,000 plus car allowance and benefits
We're supporting a leading contractor in the UK utilities and infrastructure sector to recruit a SHEQ Lead, providing specialist support across water-sector projects including treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, reservoirs and network infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Provide SHEQ and CDM guidance across projects, supporting safe delivery from design through construction and commissioning.
- Support compliance with CDM 2015, including coordinating pre-construction information and reviewing Construction Phase Plans.
- Lead audits, site assurance activity and the implementation of corporate and client standards into practical local arrangements.
- Take ownership of high-potential/high-severity incident management, investigations, reporting and close-out of corrective actions.
Requirements
- A strong technical grounding in construction risk, assurance and incident investigation, ideally within utilities or civil engineering environments.
- A relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) and a proactive approach to CDM and statutory compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to build credibility with clients and delivery teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing programme and play a pivotal role in raising SHEQ standards across critical infrastructure.
Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
SHEQ Lead in Manchester employer: Irwin and Colton
Irwin and Colton is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, sustainability, and diversity within its dynamic work culture. As a leader in health and safety recruitment, the company offers robust employee growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your expertise can significantly impact organisational safety performance across the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering a proactive safety culture and driving strategic initiatives at an executive level.
