Knights Construction Group Ltd

SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Knights Construction are a leading construction company specialising in Agriculture, Build, Civils and Flooring. The strength of our organisation lies in the quality of the people we work with. We're proud to employ driven, capable individuals and, due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are looking to strengthen our team. Operating across multiple divisions, we deliver efficient, high-quality projects from pre-construction through to completion, applying industry best practice at every stage. We are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to take full responsibility for Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management across the business. This is a management role, acting as the named competent person for Health & Safety, while also leading the company's quality standards, systems and compliance. The role reports directly to the Senior Management Team & the Managing Director. The will play a key part in ensuring the business operates safely, compliantly and to a consistently high standard across all projects. The role requires a strong construction background, with detailed knowledge of CDM Regulations, building regulations, construction safety legislation, and quality management systems. This is a hands on position which will involving travelling across the country to various sites as well as being based in the Wrexham Head Office. Duties & Responsibilities Health & Safety Leadership Act as the company's lead competent person for Health & Safety. Continue to develop and maintain the company's Health, Safety and Environmental management systems. Provide expert advice and guidance to directors, managers and site teams on all HSE matters. Promote a strong safety culture across the organisation. Compliance & Legislation Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation including: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), Health and Safety at Work Act and Building Regulations and other applicable construction and environmental legislation. Monitor changes in legislation and ensure company policies remain compliant. Site & Full Company Safety Management Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews across all company projects. Identify risks and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented. Support site management teams and Project Managers by producing risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work. Full H&S Management packs for sites, offices and Workshop. Incident Management Lead the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses. Ensure RIDDOR reporting requirements are met where applicable. Implement corrective and preventative actions. Training & Competence Identify training needs across the organisation and ensure staff maintain appropriate safety qualifications and competencies. Book in training courses as required. Liaise with HR to review training priorities, organise courses and review funding. Deliver or coordinate health and safety training and toolbox talks where required. Environmental Management Ensure environmental responsibilities are met across sites. Promote sustainable construction practices and compliance with environmental regulations. Reporting & Governance Provide regular health and safety reports to the Managing Director and Senior Management Team. Develop and monitor KPIs relating to safety performance. Support the business in maintaining high standards for clients, audits and accreditations. Quality Management Continue to develop, implement and maintain the company's Quality Management Systems. Managing processes, accreditations, and the process of working towards ISO. Support project teams in maintaining consistent workmanship and documentation standards. Assist with client audits, accreditations and quality-related requirements. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience NEBOSH General Certificate (Minimum Requirement), NEBOSH Diploma (Desirable) Member of IOSH (Desirable). Previous Health & Safety management experience within the construction industry. Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work. Experience carrying out site audits and inspections. Experience producing full H&S paperwork and management processes and systems. Confident communicator able to teach, influence and challenge site teams and management. Strong organisational and reporting skills. Strong IT skills, comfortable using full Microsoft Office package- Outlook, Word & Excel as well as other digital systems. Self-motivated and proactive, with a hands on approach. Strong problem solving ability and practical mindset. Positive with a team oriented attitude, professional, reliable, and adaptable. Willing to travel across the country as required on site visits. Location: Wrexham Head Office / Nationwide Travel for Site Visits Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum (depending on experience) Additional Benefits: Company vehicle provided 21 days holiday & bank holidays per year (Eventually up to 25 days per year - Accrue an additional day's holiday per year after 2 years' service) Private Medical Insurance Opportunities for professional development and career progression The chance to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects A supportive and inclusive work environment Pension auto enrolment Employee Referral Scheme