Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

SHEQ Manager

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment  •  £45k - £55k/yr  •  Coventry, GB (Remote)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: SHEQ Manager

Location: Fully Remote – With Travel Across the Midlands, South, and Occasionally Nationwide

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Car or Car Allowance

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join a dynamic and growing organisation operating within the UK construction sector. This position is offered on a fully remote basis, with travel primarily focused across the Midlands and South of England, with occasional requirements for wider UK travel depending on operational needs.

This is a pivotal role within the business, reporting into senior leadership and responsible for leading the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality agenda across a varied project portfolio. As the company continues to grow and diversify its operations, this role offers strong long-term prospects and genuine autonomy for an individual looking to make their mark in a forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across all SHEQ functions, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, and internal policies.
  • Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ management systems in alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Lead site audits and inspections, producing detailed reports and action plans to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support operational teams across multiple construction sites to maintain high standards of health and safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance.
  • Deliver SHEQ training, inductions, and toolbox talks to site staff and subcontractors where required.
  • Investigate incidents and near misses, carrying out root cause analysis and promoting lessons learned throughout the business.
  • Act as the main point of contact for SHEQ matters across all live and upcoming projects, providing expert guidance and hands-on support.
  • Keep abreast of legislative changes and ensure timely updates are reflected in company procedures and policies.
  • Drive a proactive, behavioural safety culture across all levels of the business.

Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience in a SHEQ management role, ideally within construction or a related built environment sector.
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential.
  • Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher) – essential.
  • Working knowledge of ISO standards including 9001, 14001 and 45001 – essential.
  • Strong auditing experience and a practical approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Comfortable working remotely and managing travel across a geographically dispersed project base.
  • Full UK driving licence – essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Company pension scheme
  • Full remote working with flexible autonomy
Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

About Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.

We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.

🚀 Our Mission

To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.

🔎 Our Core Values

Challenge

We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.

Collaboration

We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.

Commitment

We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.

💡 Our Purpose

To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.

🌍 Our Reach

Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

🔬 Areas of Expertise

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals & Materials

Food Technology

Clean Technology

Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering

If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Guildford, GB
Year Founded
2001
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