Job Description:

SHEQ Manager Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum (Subject to experience)

Location: South East UK Coverage - East Sussex/ Kent based ideally 

Package: Company Vehicle or Allowance, Enhanced Pension, Generous PTO

Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity.

The Opportunity A strategic opening has emerged for a seasoned SHEQ Manager to join a high-growth, innovative Tier 1 Drainage Contractor. Operating at the forefront of specialist civil engineering, this firm is recognised for its commitment to technical excellence and a safety-first operational culture.

This is not a desk-bound administrative role. You will be a visible leader, spending significant time in the field to bridge the gap between strategic HSEQ goals and site-level execution. This position offers the autonomy to shape a robust safety culture within a fast-paced, scaling environment, taking full ownership of the project lifecycle from Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) preparation to post-incident investigation and occupational health management.

Technical Essentials To be successful in this high-accountability remit, candidates must demonstrate a "whole package" skill set, balancing field-based technical oversight with corporate compliance proficiency:

• Qualifications: Mandatory NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely. Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards is highly advantageous.
  
  
• Sector Expertise: Proven track record of SHEQ Management within a Civil Engineering or Construction environment. Specific experience in drainage or high-pressure water jetting sectors is preferred.
  
  
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced competency in Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Gas Detection, and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
  
  
• Incident & Risk Management: Expert-level capability in preparing SSOW, performing complex Risk Assessments, and leading post-accident investigations through to return-to-work evaluations.
  
  
• Logistical Mobility: Full UK Driving License is essential; candidates must be prepared for regular national travel and site-based welfare/quality observations.
  
  
• Systems: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with modern HSQE management software for accurate record-keeping and audit trails.
  
  

The Package

• Salary: Circa £60,000 (Subject to experience and technical expertise).
  
  
• Mobility: Company vehicle or competitive vehicle allowance.
  
  
• Security: Comprehensive company pension scheme and retirement planning.
  
  
• Culture: An innovative, fast-growing environment that prioritizes professional development and high-compliance safety standards over "box-ticking" metrics.
  
  

  If you are a disciplined SHEQ professional who prides yourself on fostering genuine safety culture and technical compliance in the field, we want to hear from you. Call Simon Cowley on (phone number removed) for more information.