SHEQ Manager

About this Role

Are you a Health and Safety Manager, SHEQ Manager or HSE Lead looking for a new challenge, or an experienced compliance professional ready to step into a broader Manager of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality role? This position offers the opportunity to influence business-wide standards while remaining hands-on across operational environments.

• Act as the subject matter expert across SHEQ, supporting EMC and wider group operations
• Lead the development and improvement of systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Drive a proactive safety culture, embedding accountability and continuous improvement
• Deliver audits, investigations and corrective actions to strengthen compliance and performance
• Partner with managers and operational teams to influence behaviour's and raise standards

About You

You bring a strong foundation in SHEQ, HSE or compliance within an operational or engineering-led environment, with the confidence to influence at all levels. You are as comfortable shaping strategy as you are supporting teams on the ground to deliver it.

• NEBOSH Certificate as a minimum, with professional membership such as IOSH or IEMA desirable
• Experience maintaining and improving ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems
• Strong audit, investigation and root cause analysis capability
• Ability to challenge constructively and build credibility across teams

Not sure you meet every requirement? We value potential and mindset, please apply anyway

About Us

Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental business, operating for over 90 years as a family business and now under the ownership of KKR, while still holding true to the values that shaped us. We support customers across multiple sectors by delivering smarter asset strategies that drive resilience and growth.

• A culture built on integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Investment in people through training, development and progression pathways
• Focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility across our operations
• 24 days leave plus your birthday plus bank holidays and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Wellbeing support, life assurance, cycle to work scheme and long-term incentives

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

About Your Future
This role offers the chance to shape SHEQ standards across a diverse and evolving business, influencing both strategy and day-to-day operations. You will play a key role in driving consistency, improving systems and supporting long-term growth.

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business direction
• Involvement in group-wide initiatives and continuous improvement programmes
• Opportunities for progression across business units and international operations
• The chance to make a visible impact on safety culture and operational performance
• Ongoing development to support both technical and leadership growth

If you are looking to take the next step in your career within a business that values expertise, growth and real impact, this could be the role for you. People are our greatest asset, and we are committed to helping you reach your full potential.

#DG26