SHEQ Manager (Electric)
Our client is seeking a SHEQ Manager to support the safe delivery of utility and electrical infrastructure projects across the West Midlands. The role will involve monitoring compliance, conducting audits and inspections, and working closely with operational teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct SHEQ inspections, audits and compliance assessments across low-voltage electrical operations.
- Monitor compliance with company procedures, client requirements, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Ensure compliance with NERS accreditation requirements, Electricity at Work Regulations, HSG47 and industry best practice.
- Audit excavation, cable installation, jointing, service transfers and cable avoidance activities.
- Review workforce competencies, qualifications, training records and authorisations.
- Undertake competency assessments of operatives involved in low-voltage activities.
- Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
- Provide coaching and guidance to operational teams to improve safety performance and compliance standards.
- Conduct behavioural safety observations and promote a positive safety culture across operational teams.
- Produce audit reports, compliance assessments and management information for internal stakeholders.
- Support management teams with the close-out of audit findings and non-conformances.
- Assist with external audits, NERS accreditation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Experience within a Health & Safety, SHEQ, Compliance or Operational Assurance role.
- Background within utilities, electrical infrastructure, distribution networks, DNO, IDNO or ICP environments.
- Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical works, including cable installation, jointing, service transfers and de-looping activities.
- Experience working within an LRQA NERS-accredited environment.
- Knowledge of NERS accreditation standards, Scheme Rules and utility industry requirements.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance assessments.
- Ability to investigate incidents and identify practical improvement measures.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and report-writing skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, utility plans and project documentation.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Qualifications
- Relevant electrical qualification.
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- EUSR Utility SHEA.
- Internal Auditor qualification.
- NERS Assessor and/or Technical Advisor accreditation.
- First Aid at Work, Cable Avoidance Training or Mental Health First Aider certification.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced pension contribution.
- Life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Retail discount platform.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Enhanced family leave policies.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional with utility or electrical infrastructure experience to join a growing organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects. If you're looking to further your career within a business that values safety, compliance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
