Regional SHEQ Manager

Overview

Lead regional SHEQ team to ensure safety, quality & environmental compliance for Yorkshire Water.

Key Responsibilities

• audits
• risk assessment
• team leadership
• sheq strategy
• safety training
• iso management

Tasks

An exciting opportunity for a Regional SHEQ Manager to take a leadership role on the Yorkshire Water framework. Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, you’ll oversee SHEQ performance across multiple projects, driving excellence in safety, quality, and environmental standards. This role will suit a proactive leader experienced within water, utilities, or infrastructure who can inspire teams, embed a positive culture, and deliver continuous improvement across regional operations. -Oversee audits, inspections, and performance reviews; ensure ongoing certification and compliance. -Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to ensure effective corrective action and learning. -Lead, manage, and develop the regional SHEQ team, setting high performance standards and fostering a culture of accountability. -Deliver the regional SHEQ strategy aligned to framework, regulatory, and business objectives. -Promote proactive safety and environmental behaviours through leadership, engagement, and training initiatives. -Support delivery teams to manage environmental impact, occupational health, and regulatory obligations across all sites. -Maintain and continually improve the integrated management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Requirements

• driving licence
• lead auditor
• sheq leadership
• nebosh
• cmiosh
• iso 9001

What You Bring

Make a real impact on the safety, quality, and sustainability of essential water infrastructure in Yorkshire. If you’re an experienced Regional SHEQ Manager ready to lead and influence change, apply today and help shape a safer, more sustainable future. -Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region. -Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 preferred. -Proven track record in a SHEQ leadership role within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. -Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. -Strong understanding of UK SHEQ legislation, regulatory frameworks, and best practice. -NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards.

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Benefits

-Genuine opportunities for career progression across a growing infrastructure business. -Access to wellbeing programmes, employee assistance, and community engagement initiatives. -Competitive salary and performance-related bonus. -Comprehensive health cash plan, pension scheme, and life assurance. -Ongoing professional development, including funded training and chartership support.

About Linear Recruitment Ltd

-Founded in 2001 in Sheffield, they grew steadily with new offices in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Milton Keynes, London and Birmingham. -Privately owned until converting to an Employee Ownership Trust in 2022, handing control to its long-serving staff. -Specialises in recruiting across sectors such as rail upgrades, power and utility projects, highways works and industrial engineering. -Handles both blue‑ and white‑collar roles—from site labourers to project managers—on contract, temp and permanent bases. -ISO 9001 and RISQS accredited, the firm often supports large‑scale public civil engineering and infrastructure initiatives. -Their narrative shines through longstanding client and candidate relationships rooted in transparent, people-first partnerships.

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