SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager (NW33493) Peterborough, England

Salary: GBP55,000 – GBP65,000 per annum + Attractive Package

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:

• Private Medical
• Private Health
• Pension Scheme

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a standardized 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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