Company Overview
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled specialists delivers innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Business Areas
Utility Infrastructure: our specialists design, build, and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power, and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure: our specialists revitalise homes and communities, carrying out a wide range of work from retrofit to refurbishment and maintenance.
Job Description
This role is within our Utilities Infrastructure business, focusing on Water projects. Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, the SHEQ Manager will lead SHEQ operations for the Yorkshire region, overseeing a team, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of safety, sustainability, high performance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Yorkshire SHEQ team, fostering a high‑performance culture
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive SHEQ strategy aligned with company goals and regulatory requirements
- Maintain, implement, and enhance SHEQ management systems and documentation (ISO 9001, ISO 1401, ISO 4501)
- Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard analyses, and ensure effective control measures are implemented
- Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near‑misses, ensuring root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
- Promote a positive, proactive SHEQ culture through leadership, training, and engagement initiatives
- Oversee occupational health programmes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (including COSHH and HSAWA)
- Develop and implement environmental policies to minimise environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance
- Manage and support internal and external audits and maintain certification to required standards
- Deliver SHEQ training at all levels and ensure training compliance and record accuracy
- Analyse SHEQ performance data, produce regular performance reports, and present them to senior stakeholders
Qualifications
- Experience working with water utilities or regulated infrastructure clients
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)
- Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001, ISO 1401, and ISO 4501
- Strong experience in a SHEQ leadership role within infrastructure, utilities, construction, or related sectors
- Proven ability to influence safety culture and drive continuous improvement
- Excellent knowledge of UK SHE, environmental and quality legislation and standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
- Immediate interview for qualified candidates
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