Sheq Manager
Company: Abatec Recruitment
Location: Exeter, GB
Type: full time
Level: mid
Salary: GBP50000–55000
Posted: 4/8/2026
Job Description
Job Introduction: Abatec is assisting their client with the recruitment of a SHEQ Manager to join a growing marine and civil engineering contractor on a permanent basis.
Role Description: This is a key role offering the opportunity to influence safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and support high standards across a diverse UK-wide project portfolio. Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee SHEQ activities across the business, combining site presence with strategic input.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with site teams to promote best practice and strengthen safety behaviours - Carry out audits, inspections and compliance assessments across projects - Support and enhance integrated management systems and procedures - Partner with operational and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement - Leading or supporting incident investigations and ensuring effective follow-up actions - Contributing to emergency planning and response readiness where required Requirements: Our client is looking for a SHEQ Manager with:
- NEBOSH Qualification (essential) - IOSH and/or environmental certifications - Demonstrable experience in a SHEQ-related role within relevant sectors - Strong understanding of UK health & safety and environmental legislation - Experience working with ISO management systems (e.g. 9001, 14001, 45001) - Flexibility to respond to operational demands, including occasional out-of-hours support Benefits:
- Salary £50,000 - £55,000 - Company car/car allowance - Pension contribution scheme - Ongoing professional development and training - Additional attractive benefits