At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SHEQ delivery for a major utilities contract and mentor a team of SHEQ Advisors.
- Company: Growing infrastructure business focused on the water sector.
- Benefits: Up to £70,000 salary, £5,000 car allowance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Office-based in Washington with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Take on a senior role with real impact in health, safety, environmental, and quality excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience as SHEQ lead on large contracts and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join the Water Division of a growing infrastructure business, taking responsibility for SHEQ delivery across a major long-term utilities contract in the North East. This is a senior role within the business, with 2 SHEQ Advisors reporting directly into you and responsibility for leading SHEQ across a significant contract. The successful candidate must have previous experience as the SHEQ lead on a large contract or framework, ideally within the water or wider utilities sector. While water experience is highly desirable, we're also interested in strong SHEQ professionals from other major utilities and infrastructure environments who can demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
The successful candidate will be predominantly office-based in Washington, providing strategic and operational SHEQ leadership across the contract. Key responsibilities include:
- Act as the SHEQ lead for a major contract / framework.
- Lead and manage SHEQ performance across the contract.
- Manage, mentor and support 2 SHEQ Advisors.
- Act as a key SHEQ point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across client, operational and supply chain teams.
- Ensure SHEQ policies, procedures and standards are effectively implemented.
- Monitor performance, identify areas for improvement and drive positive change.
- Support operational teams with risk management, audits, inspections and compliance.
- Lead investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, environmental and quality excellence.
- Provide clear and effective SHEQ reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with people across all levels of the organisation and wider project environment.
About You
We're looking for an experienced SHEQ professional who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Essential:
- Proven experience acting as the SHEQ lead on a large contract or framework.
- Experience managing SHEQ across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to engage confidently with people at all levels, from operational teams through to senior management and client representatives.
- Experience managing and developing SHEQ professionals.
- A pragmatic, collaborative approach to problem solving.
Highly Desirable:
- Previous water sector experience.
- Experience within utilities, infrastructure or major construction.
- Relevant SHEQ qualifications such as NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent.
A permanent appointment is preferred, although experienced freelance / contract professionals will also be considered.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take a senior SHEQ leadership position on a major utilities contract, with genuine responsibility for the SHEQ function and significant stakeholder exposure. If you're currently leading SHEQ on a large contract or framework and have the communication skills to build strong relationships across a complex project environment, I'd be keen to hear from you.
SHEQ Manager - Water in Washington employer: Kenton Black
Join a leading subcontractor in the UK, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a landmark £200m highways infrastructure project. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering our engineers the chance to develop their skills while contributing to significant civil engineering achievements. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term contract potential, this role provides not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
