SHEQ Manager (Infrastructure Telecoms)

SHEQ Manager (with construction / infrastructure / telecoms experience)

Location: Hybrid - London (Farringdon office minimum two days per week) + UK site visits as required

Contract: Fixed-term contract Initial 3 months with expected extension, start ASAP

Salary: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SHEQ Manager to join a dynamic, fast-growing UK connectivity infrastructure company. The business designs, deploys and manages digital infrastructure (masts, in-building systems, outdoor small cells and related equipment) across new builds, existing buildings, street furniture and complex environments such as transport hubs, commercial sites and high-profile locations.

About the Role

You will take ownership of the company's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality framework, ensuring legal compliance and that nationally recognised standards are properly embedded across the business - from office operations through design, installation and ongoing maintenance. This is not a purely desk-based role. While a Coordinator handles much of the day-to-day on-site work, you will still conduct site inspections, support operational teams and influence how SHEQ is applied in real-world environments. The business is growing quickly and needs someone who can hit the ground running, drive continuous improvement and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

IMS, Accreditations & Compliance

• Manage and maintain the Integrated Management System certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental), with input into ISO 27001.
• Maintain additional accreditations and memberships including Safe Contractor, RISQS, EcoVadis and Constructionline.
• Conduct internal audits against the ISO standards and support external audits.

Policy, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, review and improve SHEQ policies, processes and procedures.
• Maintain an effective company and operational risk register and lead risk reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of how SHEQ is managed and embedded.
• Chair the monthly Health & Safety Committee and contribute to the Quarterly SHEQ Board.

Supplier Management, Site Inspections & Operational Support

• Manage health and safety aspects of supplier onboarding and due diligence; maintain accurate approved supplier records.
• Conduct site inspections across UK locations to ensure subcontractor compliance and report findings.
• Review site documentation (e.g. CPPs, RAMS) and provide feedback to Project Managers.
• Lead or support incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support resolution of customer-raised non-conformances.

Reporting, Training & Engagement

• Compile monthly dashboards and reporting for operational SHEQ reviews and the Quarterly SHEQ Board.
• Oversee the company's training platform and keep the SHEQ intranet page accurate and relevant.
• Deliver health and safety presentations, workshops and meetings to promote a positive culture.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate (minimum); working towards or holding NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) strongly preferred.
• ISO Internal Auditor qualification with practical experience auditing against ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation, including HASAWA, MHSWR and CDM 2015.
• Previous experience in a similar SHEQ/HSEQ Manager role, ideally within construction, infrastructure or telecommunications.
• Experience conducting site inspections, managing supplier onboarding and ensuring subcontractor compliance.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and manage policies, procedures and processes.
• Demonstrable leadership and influencing skills; comfortable working collaboratively and independently.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, high attention to detail and excellent organisational ability.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and document management platforms (e.g. SharePoint).

Personal Attributes

• High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Confident decision-maker with a resilient and proactive approach.
• Comfortable working beyond a pure office environment and spending time on site when required.
• Driven by continuous improvement and able to positively influence culture across the business.
• Flexible and happy to roll up sleeves when needed while maintaining a strong compliance focus.