SHEQ Manager
- Colchester, Essex
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £65,000 - £85,000 Per Annum
Job Description
SHEQ Manager | Colchester Area | Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance
Are you an experienced SHEQ professional with a strong background in COMAH, process safety and leading health, safety, environmental and quality functions?
I'm recruiting for a SHEQ Manager to join an established organisation based at their Harwich site. This is a senior leadership opportunity to take ownership of the SHEQ function, driving a positive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance and leading continuous improvement across a top-tier COMAH facility.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the site SHEQ strategy, acting as a key advisor to senior leadership and ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant legislation, permits and industry standards.
As the SHEQ Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading the SHEQ function and developing a strong culture of health and safety, compliance and continuous improvement Developing and implementing SHEQ strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Managing COMAH compliance, including Safety Reports, regulatory liaison and emergency response planning Overseeing HAZOP, Permit to Work (PTW), Management of Change (MOC), risk assessments and site audits Driving improvements across health, safety, environmental and quality systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 standards Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action plans to improve site performance
To be considered for the SHEQ Manager role, you will need:
Proven experience managing SHEQ within a top-tier COMAH environment Minimum 5 years' experience in a SHEQ leadership role Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations, process safety and environmental legislation NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma preferred) Experience with ISO management systems and auditing Knowledge of HAZOP, LOPA and SIL assessments Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk reduction
The package includes:
Salary up to £85,000 Bonus scheme Car allowance 25 days holiday + bank holidays
If you're an experienced SHEQ Manager looking for a senior role where you can influence safety culture and operational excellence within a COMAH environment, please apply today.


