Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve their water management processes, increase operational performance, and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services, and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment, and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.
Job Title – SHEQ Manager - Southern region
Location – The role will require travel to various Southern locations across the country 3/4 days a week
Job type - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours
Responsible for:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced SHEQ Manager to oversee and maintain compliance with SHEQ regulations and standards across our operations. This role does not involve managing a team but requires a hands-on approach to ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environment, sustainability, and quality are embedded throughout the organization.
The applicant must have a minimum of five years’ experience within a SHEQ role and hold a NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
Main Key Responsibilities:
Site Inspections and Audits:
Conduct regular site visits across the UK to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Identify potential hazards and risks, implementing corrective actions where necessary. Produce detailed reports on site safety performance, audits, and recommendations for improvements.
Policy Implementation and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to UK health and safety legislation. Support the implementation and maintenance of health and safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001). Review and update site-specific safety documentation, such as risk assessments and method statements. Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Training and Engagement:
Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions to on-site personnel. Promote a culture of safety by engaging with site teams and contractors, functioning as the primary point of contact for safety-related queries, providing practical advice and solutions onsite.
Collaboration and Communication:
Build strong relationships with site teams, contractors, and project managers to ensure safety is prioritized. Clearly communicate safety expectations, policies, and best practices in a professional manner. Represent the company during client meetings and with external bodies when required.
Must have:
* Full driving license.
* Five years’ SHEQ experience, ideally within the water, engineering, fabrication industries (preferably in clean/wastewater, water utilities or similar), with an understanding of the risks associated with these sectors.
* NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Working knowledge of the implementation of Health and Safety laws.
* Exposure to ISO standards and auditing (ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 etc).
* Experience with conducting on-site ‘Boots on the Ground’ site inspections.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is a collaborator and can support others while forming good working relationships across all levels of the business and with external partners.
* Experience with the applications of the CDM Regulations and writing and reviewing RAMS.
* Experience in delivering inductions, behavioral safety programs, and in-house training initiatives.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to prepare Excel spreadsheets, reports in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint.
Must be willing to:
* Work away from home with overnight stays, traveling to sites throughout the UK including (Scotland if Northern Manager) weekly.
* Cover other SHEQ Manager and the Head of SHEQ workload when they are not available.
* NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, or IEMA Environmental or equivalent.
* Understanding of Environment and Energy laws.
* Experience of ISO 45001, 9001, 14001, and 50001.
* Quality auditing.
* EUSR National Water Hygiene Training.
Further Key Duties:
* To perform duties in accordance with all applicable health and safety legislation, ensuring compliance.
* Core duty – ‘Boots on the Ground’ – Conduct daily SHEQ site inspections within the UK including (Scotland if Northern Manager) ensuring adherence to established procedures and legislation. Identify areas for improvement while driving and actively promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across the organization.
* Be prepared to work in confined spaces and at height, as well as to travel to remote places to be with our employees onsite.
* Support and mentor management and their teams onsite with their SHEQ compliance.
* Advise, support, and nurture our Safety Representatives and Green Champions.
* Deliver and manage the SHEQ and Energy induction and other training programs.
* Work collaboratively with the SHEQ Manager and the wider management teams to manage the company’s SHEQ ISO’s.
* Facilitate external auditors with site visits, auditing, and the gathering of information when required.
* Promote best practice in SHEQ and Energy matters.
* Investigate, report on, and record near misses and incidents.
* Monitor the Non-Conformance Quality register.
* Work collaboratively with administration teams ensuring first aid and fire safety compliance.
* Create and organize SHEQ and Energy awareness events, workshops, training, and campaigns.
* Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation and any developments that may affect the industry.
* Attend training as required.
* Other duties which the company may require the individual to undertake.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. This job description may be subject to change. The post holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required, and all employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the business.
What Hydro International Offers You
* Life cover
* Pension
* Sick Pay
* 25 days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
* DSE eye tests
* Mental Health First Aiders and support programmes
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Highly competitive salary package.
Comprehensive secondary benefits.
Significant contribution to your pension plan.
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.
Connect your future to CRH
We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.
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