Sheq Manager

Company: Abatec Recruitment
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Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Abatec is supporting a key client in the recruitment of a SHEQ Manager to help deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure programmes across South Wales.

This role sits within an established multi-disciplinary delivery team and is integral to maintaining high standards of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) across a major long‑term framework.

Combining strategic leadership with hands‑on operational oversight, the SHEQ Manager will support a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, workforce safety, environmental protection, and quality outcomes across multiple live sites and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the SHEQ Management System across framework operations.
  • Develop and maintain SHEQ strategy aligned with client expectations, UK legislation and ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
  • Develop assurance programmes, audit schedules and compliance monitoring processes.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including CDM Regulations, HSE guidance and environmental legislation.
  • Report on SHEQ performance trends, KPIs and improvement actions to senior management and client representatives.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience working as part of a Health & Safety team within civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
  • IOSH membership (or working towards).
  • Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation and CDM Regulations.
  • Environmental qualification and/or IEMA membership.
  • EUSR / SHEA Water.

Salary and benefits

  • Salary £55,000 – £65,000
  • Car allowance
  • Pension contribution scheme
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Additional attractive benefits

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Posted: April 29th, 2026