HSEQ Manager

Position: SHEQ Manager

Location: Salford (with projects across the Northwest and nationally)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + benefits

Start Date: Q4 2025 (asap)

Company Overview

My client are a £25M turnover civil engineering and groundworks contractor, based in Salford and delivering projects throughout the Northwest of England and across the UK.

The company specialises in the preparation of brownfield sites for redevelopment, with services spanning:

• Demolition
• Licensed & unlicensed asbestos mitigation
• Remediation & earthworks
• Civil engineering (roads & sewers)
• Associated groundworks

Urban Regen is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited, holds CHAS Gold, and is in the midst of a structured growth plan. To support this expansion, the business is looking to appoint its first in-house SHEQ Manager, bringing responsibility for health, safety, environmental, and quality management directly into the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the SHEQ Manager will oversee all aspects of HSEQ compliance, auditing, and reporting, working closely with senior leadership, project teams, and external consultants. This is a newly created role, designed to enhance internal systems and support the safe, compliant, and sustainable delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Develop and expand internal H&S management systems in line with business growth and evolving project scope.
• Assist delivery teams with H&S documentation (Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, site-specific training).
• Conduct site visits and prepare audit reports, following up on corrective actions.
• Maintain training programmes and ensure staff competency.
• Chair quarterly H&S meetings with directors to review audits, compliance, and legislative updates.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, delivering company-wide lessons learned.
• Liaise with client H&S personnel as required.
• Manage annual renewal of CHAS, SMAS, and other SSIP certifications.

Environmental

• Develop internal environmental management systems for site operations.
• Support delivery teams with environmental documentation.
• Manage and report annually on the Company Carbon Reduction Plan.
• Conduct environmental site audits and follow up on remedial actions.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and reporting.

Quality

• Review company policies annually to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Manage and review ISO 9001 & 14001 systems, including monthly internal audits.
• Establish and track quality and environmental targets.
• Oversee monitoring of approved suppliers.
• Chair quarterly Quality Management meetings.
• Coordinate external audits with Citation and other bodies.
• Monitor risks and opportunities across operations and ensure corrective actions.

Candidate Requirements

• NEBOSH General (minimum) or NEBOSH Construction
• Ideally CMIOSH or CertIOSH.
• Proven experience within construction, civil engineering, or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 systems.
• Track record in managing safety audits, accident investigations, and compliance certifications.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Collaborative approach with a balance of strategic and hands-on capability.

What’s on Offer

• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience).
• The opportunity to shape and lead the SHEQ function within a £25M turnover, fast-growing contractor.
• Direct access to senior leadership and the ability to make a significant impact.