Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Role Overview:

My client is seeking a motivated and ambitious SHEQ Manager to join them to work on their busy Rail Infrastructure Framework. In this role, you will support the safe delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, including a range of exciting Civil Engineering schemes. Ideal previous experience would include working within a Rail environment & must hold a valid PTS.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise, take on greater responsibility and play a key role in delivering high-profile rail infrastructure projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

*This role will be on a hybrid set up with a mix of working from home and travel to sites.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide professional leadership, advice, and support to the Rail business on Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability, and Competence Assurance, maintaining and further developing exacting standards across the Business Unit.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) best practices, ensuring full compliance with current legislation, industry standards, company policies, and approved codes of practice.
• Proactively collaborate with managers and teams to embed a positive safety culture, supporting the company’s Protecting People commitment and Perfect Delivery
• Function as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on SHEQ matters including action plans, audits, inspections, risk assessments, investigations, and policy deployment.
• Identify SHE training needs and deliver or coordinate effective training programmes to enhance competence and awareness among staff and management.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on SHE performance data to identify trends, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement through targeted action plans.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with regulatory bodies, local authorities, trade unions, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation, and consistent application of SHE policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across all projects and contracts.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (essential)
• NEBOSH or Level 6 Applied Occ Health Diploma (desirable)
• Environmental Management Systems qualification (desirable)
• CMIOSH status or NVQ Level 4 (desirable)
• CSCS card.
• PTS card
• Demonstrable achievement in a similar role
• A working knowledge of current and impending health & safety legislation
• Detailed understanding of best practice in safety, health, and environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of effective management strategies, with the ability to influence, coach, and work collaboratively with managers and operational teams to achieve positive SHE outcomes.
• Self-confidence to build strong working relationships internally and externally.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• Company Discount Scheme