SHEQ Business Partner

• Acting as the competent advisor on environmental impacts and aspects, ensuring Metroline meets legal and statutory environmental requirements, and liaising with the sustainability team to drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting the implementation of environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001), contribute to a positive SHEQ culture, and engage with teams to embed environmental awareness across the business.
• Conducting audits and inspections related to environmental safety, produce performance data including environmental statistics, and report on compliance and improvement plans to senior management.
• Building relationships with external bodies such as the Environment Agency, support contractor oversight from an environmental perspective, and contribute to emergency and business continuity planning with environmental considerations.

• CMIOSH status (or working towards), with substantial experience managing health and safety in complex organisations, and ideally holding IEMA membership or environmental qualification.
• A strong understanding of infrastructure-related legislation (e.g. asbestos, legionella, fire, CDM), SHEQ management systems, and ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001), with experience in data analysis and safety performance reporting.
• An exceptional ability to influence, negotiate, and build long-term relationships across diverse teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
• A proactive, optimistic, and open-minded with strong planning and organisational skills; committed to continuous professional development and capable of driving cultural change in SHEQ practices.

Shirley Parsons