SHEQ Manager in Glasgow

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Role Purpose

The SHEQ Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) strategy across Transmission & Distribution projects. The role ensures compliance with regulatory, client, and company standards, driving a culture of Zero Harm, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all activities, including high-voltage construction, maintenance, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• SHEQ Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the SHEQ function across Transmission & Distribution projects.
  • Develop and implement SHEQ strategy aligned with company objectives and client expectations.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture, reinforcing initiatives such as Zero Harm and Don’t Walk By.
  • Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on SHEQ risks and performance.
• Compliance & Assurance
  • Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation (e.g., HSWA, CDM Regulations), environmental regulations and permits, and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS).
  • Lead internal and external audits, ensuring successful outcomes and closure of actions.
• Risk Management
  • Oversee hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures across T&D activities.
  • Ensure effective implementation of safe systems of work (SSoW), permit to work systems, method statements and risk assessments (RAMS).
  • Monitor high-risk activities such as working at height (towers/pylons), live HV environments, lifting operations, excavations and cable installation.
• Incident Management & Investigation
  • Lead the investigation of incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
  • Identify root causes and implement corrective/preventative actions.
  • Ensure accurate reporting in line with RIDDOR requirements.
  • Analyse trends and provide actionable insights to prevent recurrence.
• Environmental Management
  • Ensure environmental protection across all works, including waste management, pollution prevention, and biodiversity and habitat protection.
  • Support sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction targets.
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure project delivery in line with quality standards and specifications.
  • Drive right-first-time culture across engineering and construction teams.
  • Monitor inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
  • Manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Training & Competence
  • Ensure workforce competence through training, assessment, and certification.
  • Deliver SHEQ training, briefings, and leadership coaching.
  • Support development of supervisors and managers in SHEQ responsibilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with clients (e.g., National Grid, DNOs), regulators, and external bodies.
  • Represent the company in audits, meetings, and SHEQ forums.
  • Influence subcontractors and supply chain partners to meet SHEQ standards.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Develop and track SHEQ KPIs and performance metrics.
  • Produce regular reports for senior management and clients.
  • Use data insights to drive continuous improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Essential
  • Significant SHEQ management experience within Power Transmission & Distribution, utilities, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of high voltage safety practices, CDM Regulations and UK SHE legislation.
  • Proven experience leading audits and managing ISO systems.
  • Demonstrable leadership and cultural change experience.
  • Incident investigation experience (e.g., root cause analysis).

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – Essential
• ISO Lead Auditor (9001 / 14001 / 45001) – Desirable
• Environmental qualification (IEMA) – Desirable
• Professional membership (IOSH/IEMA) – Preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Commercial awareness
• High level of integrity and accountability

Working Environment

• Combination of office and site-based work across T&D projects
• Frequent travel to substations, overhead line, and cable installation sites
• Work in high-risk environments requiring strict adherence to safety protocols

Success Measures

• Reduction in incidents and high-potential near misses
• Positive audit results and compliance scores
• Improved SHEQ culture and workforce engagement
• Delivery of projects aligned with quality and environmental standards
• Achievement of client SHEQ performance targets

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.