NW33493

SHEQ Manager

-55,000 - -65,000 + Attractive Benefits

Derby or Peterborough

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding company within the Anaerobic Digestion sector that is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to drive a positive safety culture across construction and operational Biomethane assets in the UK.

What''s on Offer:

• -55,000 - -65,000 Basic Salary
• Private Medical
• Private Health
• Pension Scheme

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a standardised Safety Management System across multiple sites
• Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and incident investigations
• Monitor HSE performance, drive continuous improvement, and report KPIs to senior management
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence
• Engage with regulators and emergency services to ensure compliance and effective response planning
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation across the group
• Act as a visible champion of safety culture, aligned with company vision and values
• Lead on Environmental Permits and PAS110 Accreditation, ensuring full EA compliance
• Maintain waste management, duty-of-care, and environmental records
• Manage internal and external audits across all sites
• Oversee each site''s Environmental Management System and propose improvements proactively
• Work towards an integrated management system covering ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
• Lead, motivate, and develop operational teams and contractors
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated and shared across all sites
• Support SHEQ training plans and competency assessments
• Build positive relationships with the HSE, Environment Agency, and local Fire Authorities
• Deliver inductions and coaching to embed a proactive, safety-first culture at every level.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar industrial/processing environment
• 3-5 years in SHEQ management, ideally within construction, manufacturing, or a comparable sector
• Familiarity with on-call operations and lone working requirements
• Sound knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• WAMITAB or COTC qualification required
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all levels
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, and DSEAR
• Experience managing contractors, including RAMS, PTW, contractor approval, and insurance requirements
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills during incidents or non-compliances
• A track record of coaching staff, monitoring performance, and leading incident investigations
• Experience managing HSE across multiple operational sites
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent required

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To apply for this role please send your CV or call Noah on (phone number removed) ext 218 for more information.

If you have not received a response to your application within five working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.

Equally, if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.