Regional Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager

Are you an influential HSQE professional who thrives on building relationships, driving best practice and making a real impact on site safety and culture? Sister companies, Size Group and Walter Lilly are seeking a SHEQ Manager to join our shared team on a full-time, permanent basis. Working as part of their parent company, Wize Holdings, you will oversee projects across our construction group, supporting multiple live sites and engaging with teams to strengthen and enhance our SHEQ standards.

Location: Covering sites across Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and south‑eastern Oxfordshire. Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced SHEQ Senior, with a strong background in construction, to join our forward-thinking and collaborative organisation. Be part of a company that values quality, safety, and innovation. Influence strategic decisions and shape the future of SHEQ in luxury construction. Work on some of the most prestigious projects in the UK. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits.

Our values underpin who we are. They form an important benchmark for everyone – collectively and individually. We are:

• Empathetic - People-driven and focused
• Tenacious - Relentless pursuit of the highest standards
• Integrity - Integrity earns trust. Trust builds relationships
• Entrepreneurial - Self-starters that push beyond the obvious

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

This is a mobile, people‑focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, coaching teams, ensuring compliance, and continuously improving our approach to health, safety, environmental and quality management. As our SHEQ Manager, you will work closely with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives across a portfolio of major construction projects. You’ll play a key part in shaping our safety culture by:

• Regularly visiting sites to carry out inspections, audits and investigations.
• Providing supportive, hands‑on guidance to project teams and supply chain partners.
• Reviewing RAMS, risk assessments and procedures to ensure compliance and practical application.
• Keeping the business updated on changes in UK legislation and industry best practice.
• Preparing sites and documentation for BSI external audits and maintaining relevant standards.
• Leading on initiatives that strengthen our environmental and quality management systems.
• Reporting on SHEQ performance, trends and improvement opportunities.

This is a highly visible role requiring excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills. You’ll become a trusted partner to operational teams, helping them deliver safely, efficiently and in line with company and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee SHEQ compliance across multiple construction sites.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, investigations and follow‑up actions.
• Support and guide site teams on safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statement reviews.
• Maintain and develop SHEQ procedures in line with legislation and company requirements.
• Lead preparation for and participation in BSI audits.
• Drive best practice in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Prepare clear, professional SHEQ reports for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor performance, analyse data and contribute to continual improvement initiatives.

We’re looking for someone who can bring both technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in SHEQ management within the construction industry, including responsibility for guiding or managing others.
• In‑depth understanding of CDM Regulations and current SHEQ legislation, with the ability to interpret and communicate requirements clearly.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, RAMS review, site inspections and incident investigation.
• Experience in maintaining and improving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Understanding of BSI audit preparation, compliance and maintenance of standards.
• Relevant health & safety qualifications such as CSCS Card, First Aid, Graduate IOSH or CMIOSH, NEBOSH Fire Prevention & Risk Management, etc.
• Environmental Management Systems qualification (desirable).
• Exceptional communication and rapport‑building skills, confident working with everyone from site teams to senior leaders and client representatives.
• Strong planning, organisational and document‑management abilities.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent report-writing and record‑keeping capabilities.

A great fit for this position is someone who:

• Naturally builds trust and engagement with site personnel.
• Enjoys being out on site, speaking with teams and solving real-world problems.
• Is proactive, approachable, and confident influencing others.
• Has a passion for continuous improvement and raising SHEQ standards.
• Feels confident working independently while being part of a wider SHEQ function.

This role covers multiple sites across the west of the M25, including Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire and the south‑eastern borders of Oxfordshire. Because of the travel involved, you must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a car, and ideally be based in or around Reading, Basingstoke, Slough, Maidenhead, Bracknell or Henley.

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out by saying you are applying. For the application process, do not use the internal Apply button; instead, proceed with the application steps outlined by Size Group. Your application will be processed by Size Group, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out!