Branch SHEQ Manager

Annual salary: up to 45,000.00Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Manager Location: Milton Keynes Salary: 45,000 per annum plus 4,500 car allowanceHours: 42.5 hours per weekFulltime - permanent Monday - FridayField and office based About the Role We are looking for a proactive and experienced SHEQ Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders across our responsive repairs, planned works, and compliance operations. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with legislation, and promoting a strong safety culture across the branch. Role Criteria Ensure all employees and subcontractors carry out their work safely and in compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including CDM regulations, company policies, procedures, and contract termsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, codes of practice, and industry guidance to ensure Mears remains at the forefront of safety standardsSupport branch management on all Health and Safety matters, attending monthly meetings and liaising with external bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)Identify health and safety training needs for employees and assist in the delivery and coordination of training to ensure competency and awarenessCompile and maintain accurate branch health and safety records, including F10 notifications to the HSE, and ensure phase plans are updated or extended as requiredDevelop and implement an annual programme of SHE monitoring exercises across all sites to ensure compliance with safe systems of workConduct regular audits and inspections, including yearly branch audits, and report findings to branch and regional managementProvide regular monthly reports and statistical analysis on Health and Safety performance, including accidents, incidents, near misses, waste management, and other key metrics, to both internal stakeholders and the clientPromote and support branch and Group-wide Health and Safety campaigns, with a focus on accident prevention and continuous improvementEnsure adequate numbers of trained First Aid personnel are always availableManage the development and review of risk assessments and ensure effective resolution of any issues or actions arisingWork collaboratively with branch and regional Health and Safety colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice across the businessInvestigate all accidents and incidents thoroughly and provide detailed reports to senior and divisional managementAlthough this role has no direct reports, you will be responsible for ensuring all employees comply with health and safety expectations and standardsPerform any other duties appropriate to the role and aligned with the needs of the branch and wider company operations You must have: Full UK driving licence (daily travel to sites is required)NEBOSH Diploma or equivalentCMIOSH or MIIRSM membershipProven experience in Health and Safety within construction, building maintenance, or a similar environmentStrong working knowledge of current SHE legislation, codes of practice, and safe systems of workExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levelsStrong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general office systems What we offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate medical careAnnual Mears Fun Day - a company-wide thank you eventPaid Volunteering Leave to support causes you care aboutMears Rewards - staff perks including discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and moreShare Save scheme and family-friendly policiesThis is your opportunity to take a lead role in a dynamic, purpose-driven team. Join Mears and help us deliver repairs that really make a difference.All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Laura Bourne ()If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. 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Created: 2025-10-29