At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the SHEQ strategy and improve safety standards across multiple projects.
- Company: Growing utilities contractor with a family-oriented, collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a team and work closely with senior leadership.
- Why this job: Shape the SHEQ function and make a real impact on safety and quality.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in utilities or related sectors.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
Search² is supporting a growing utilities contractor in the appointment of a SHEQ Manager to help shape the next phase of the company's development. Operating across essential infrastructure projects, this established business has built an excellent reputation for delivering critical utility works across long-term frameworks and continues to experience sustained growth.
As the business expands, they are now seeking their first dedicated SHEQ Manager to take ownership of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality across the organisation. This is an opportunity to join a business where your influence will be felt immediately, working directly with senior leadership to develop systems, improve standards and support future growth.
Why This Opportunity?
Many SHEQ positions involve maintaining existing systems. This role is different. You'll be joining a business that genuinely wants somebody to challenge the status quo, improve consistency and help create the SHEQ function that the business will build around in the future. Reporting directly into senior leadership, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, influence operational teams and play a key role in shaping how SHEQ is delivered across the organisation. Longer-term, there is the potential to build and develop a SHEQ team beneath you as the business continues to grow.
What You Will Be Doing
- Leading the company's SHEQ strategy across operational activities
- Managing and improving SHEQ management systems
- Conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews
- Supporting operational teams across multiple project locations
- Managing supply chain and subcontractor compliance
- Producing client-facing SHEQ reports where required
- Driving accountability and continuous improvement across the business
- Supporting investigations and implementing corrective actions
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards
- Working closely with directors and operational management to support business growth
The role combines strategic responsibility with operational visibility and would suit somebody who enjoys being present within the business rather than operating purely from behind a desk.
What You Will Need
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
- Experience within utilities, gas, infrastructure, civil engineering or related sectors
- Strong auditing and inspection experience
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and operational compliance requirements
- Experience managing systems, standards and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to engage confidently with operational teams and senior stakeholders
- A practical and pragmatic approach to health, safety, environment and quality
The Person
Technical competence is important, but cultural fit will be equally critical. The business is looking for somebody who can:
- Build relationships quickly
- Influence rather than police
- Challenge constructively
- Hold people accountable
- Understand operational realities
- Drive standards without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
This is a visible leadership role requiring somebody who can coach, support and positively influence behaviours throughout the organisation. The successful candidate will understand that effective SHEQ management is not about creating barriers to operational delivery. It is about ensuring people go home safely whilst supporting the commercial success of the business.
Why Join?
- First dedicated SHEQ Manager appointment within the business
- Genuine opportunity to shape the SHEQ function
- Direct access to owners and senior decision-makers
- Growing utilities contractor with ambitious plans
- Opportunity to build a team in the future
- Family-oriented culture with a collaborative approach
- Ability to make a visible impact across the organisation
- Long-term career development opportunities
Package
- £55,000 to £65,000 basic salary
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Potential vehicle provision depending on circumstances
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional Christmas shutdown
- Flexible working approach
- Statutory pension scheme
- Genuine autonomy and influence
- Direct access to decision makers
- Long-term progression opportunities
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact rather than simply maintain compliance, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
SHEQ Manager employer: Search Recruitment Ltd
As a leading national consultancy with nearly 40 years of experience, this company is an exceptional employer for those passionate about Health and Safety and Food Safety. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from structured mentoring, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. The home-based role covering Lincolnshire offers generous annual leave, a supportive work culture, and a clear path for career advancement, making it an ideal place for both seasoned professionals and early-career graduates to thrive.
