HSEQ Manager

HSEQ Manager
£50,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Package
UK-wide (Hybrid / Field-Based)

We are working in partnership with a leading UK and European contractor who are seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to take ownership of their Health, Safety, Environment & Quality function.
This is a key appointment within a growing business delivering large-scale retail fit-outs, refurbishments, technology deployments, maintenance programmes, and complex transformation projects for some of the UK and Europe's most recognised grocery and retail brands.

The Role
This is a hands-on, field-based HSEQ leadership role where you will be responsible for shaping, developing, and maintaining the company's compliance, safety culture, and integrated management systems.
You will play a pivotal role in driving operational standards across multiple live sites, supporting project delivery teams, and ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.

A key focus of the role will be leading the implementation of ISO 9001, alongside maintaining and improving existing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the company's HSEQ strategy, policies, and procedures
• Take ownership of integrated ISO management systems (9001, 45001, 14001)
• Lead ISO 9001 implementation through to certification and ongoing maintenance
• Conduct regular site inspections across active projects nationwide
• Support operational and project teams with day-to-day HSEQ requirements
• Produce and review RAMS, COSHH assessments, and construction phase plans
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely close-out of actions
• Act as key liaison for external auditors and accreditation bodies (e.g. CHAS, SafeContractor, Avetta)
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and HSEQ training across the business
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain compliance records, training matrices, and reporting systems
• Promote a strong safety culture across all levels of the organisation

About You
The successful candidate will be a proactive, practical, and highly credible HSEQ professional with strong experience in field-based environments.
You will be confident operating independently across live sites, engaging with operational teams, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)
• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar HSEQ role within construction, fit-out, or related sectors
• Strong hands-on experience with ISO systems (9001, 45001, 14001)
• Demonstrable experience supporting site-based operations
• Experience leading audits and working with certification bodies
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within retail fit-out or shopfitting environments
• ISO 9001 implementation experience
• Additional H&S or quality qualifications

What's on Offer

• £50,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to shape and lead the HSEQ function
• Strong career development prospects within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Pension and enhanced benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSEQ professional looking to take ownership of a key function and make a real impact within a fast-paced, growing contractor.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.