SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager

United Infrastructure Group Kilmarnock, Scotland

Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Shape the Future.

Are you an experienced SHEQ professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing infrastructure business?

Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions, part of the rapidly expanding United Infrastructure Group, is seeking a proactive and influential SHEQ Manager to lead safety, health, environmental and quality standards across our Power & Civils Distribution business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK while playing a pivotal role in developing a positive safety culture, driving continuous improvement and supporting operational excellence.

About Us

United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure projects across power, civils, industrial and commercial sectors throughout the UK. Following the successful acquisition of Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions, our combined expertise, technical capability and geographical reach continue to support some of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.

Our teams specialise in electrical distribution networks, including LV and HV works up to 66kV, overhead lines, underground cable networks, civil engineering and reinstatement projects.

The Role

As SHEQ Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership, guidance and governance across all SHEQ activities within the business. Working closely with Directors and operational leaders, you'll ensure compliance, maintain industry accreditations and drive a culture where safety and quality are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of SHEQ Advisors
• Drive a positive and proactive SHEQ culture across the business
• Maintain and manage key accreditations including ISO Standards, NERS, Achilles and RoSPA
• Develop, implement and continuously improve SHEQ policies, procedures and strategies
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor changing legislation and industry standards
• Deliver training, coaching and mentoring to operational teams
• Produce detailed SHEQ reports, KPI dashboards and performance analysis for senior leadership
• Partner with Directors and Heads of Operations to support business performance and risk management

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Chartered IOSH, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards Chartered status)
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, construction, power distribution or civil engineering environments
• A proven track record of leading and developing SHEQ teams
• Strong auditing, compliance and management systems experience
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to influence and engage at all levels of an organisation
• Experience presenting SHEQ performance reports to senior leadership teams

Desirable:

• Experience within a DNO or ICP environment
• Degree, Diploma or HNC qualification in a relevant discipline

Why Join Us?

At United Infrastructure and Glenelly Infrastructure Solutions, our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to investing in our teams, supporting professional development and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

In return, you'll join a business that offers:

✅ A strong safety-first culture
✅ Opportunities for career progression and development
✅ Exposure to major infrastructure projects across the UK
✅ A collaborative and supportive leadership team
✅ The chance to influence and shape SHEQ performance across a growing organisation