One of our International Roofing and Waterproofing clients is seeking a new SHEQ Manager to join their expanding team. This role demands the design and execution of initiatives that embed a culture of safety and sustainability across their Derbyshire sites, as well as occasionally their Merseyside site too. The SHEQ Manager will play a key part in maintaining compliance, influencing stakeholders and driving performance improvements to meet both statutory requirements and the company’s operational objectives.
Role Overview
The SHEQ Manager will provide strategic leadership for Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality functions across all sites, fostering a behavioural safety culture and ensuring continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive approach to enhancing SHEQ standards, delivering effective programmes, and managing compliance to create a safe, sustainable, and efficient working environment.
Job Description: The SHEQ Manager will provide strategic leadership for Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality functions across all sites, fostering a behavioural safety culture and ensuring continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive approach to enhancing SHEQ standards, delivering effective programmes, and managing compliance to create a safe, sustainable, and efficient working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote risk reduction and safe working practices as business priorities.
Contribute to strategic planning, ensuring SHEQ integration into business objectives.
Develop and lead SHEQ programmes to cultivate a best-practice safety culture.
Ensure robust risk assessments, safe systems of work, and training are in place.
Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Oversee SHEQ compliance programmes, ensuring legal adherence across all sites.
Lead incident and accident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
Deliver comprehensive training and induction programmes for staff, visitors, and contractors.
Monitor SHEQ performance metrics, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement.
Manage site-specific SHEQ audits, action plans, and corrective measures.
Engage stakeholders to embed behavioural safety initiatives and improve SHEQ standards.
Experience & Skills Required
Qualifications:
Degree in a safety, environmental, or science-related discipline or equivalent (e.g., IOSH Graduate).
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
Experience:
Proven leadership in SHEQ within a continuous manufacturing environment.
Track record of driving sustainable behavioural safety changes.
Strategic and operational SHEQ management experience.
Demonstrated success in engaging key stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
Skills:
Deep understanding of SHEQ principles, regulatory frameworks, and best practices.
Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical solutions for complex environments.
Strong communication and stakeholder persuasion skills.
Company:
Kingsley Consulting is partnered with a leading provider in insulation and waterproofing solutions, encompassing four operational businesses across five sites in the UK. These include manufacturing facilities in Creswell, Chesterfield, Eggborough, and Hadleigh, as well as a head office and warehouse located in Witham. The organisation prides itself on driving innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in health, safety, environment and quality.
What’s on Offer:
Package: £[Salary Negotiable] + Benefits (including opportunities for professional development, travel allowance, and comprehensive health coverage).
Location: UK-wide, with travel to Creswell, Chesterfield and Merseyside, including occasional overnight stays.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead SHEQ practices across a growing organisation.
The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to implement lasting cultural change. Travel across diverse sites ensures variety, while the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability guarantees a forward-thinking workplace.
Diversity & Inclusion
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