QHSE Manager

We are seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) framework across operational sites, projects, and technical services.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines strategic governance with operational delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a strong safety and quality culture within a high-hazard industrial environment.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing clean energy business at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. Focused on delivering innovative low-carbon solutions, the company develops, builds, and operates infrastructure that helps industrial and commercial customers achieve their decarbonisation and sustainability goals. Operating within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, the organisation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Lead the development and implementation of the company's Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, including DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, LOLER, and PUWER.
• Support the safe design, construction, commissioning, and operation of industrial process facilities.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee permit-to-work (PTW) and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Manage contractor safety, site inductions, and supplier compliance.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Ensure statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR compliance, are met.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001 principles.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.

Quality Management

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop and improve business processes, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure effective document control and governance practices.
• Manage non-conformances and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Oversee supplier quality management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal audit programmes across Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Manage external audits, including ISO, client, and regulatory assessments.
• Monitor compliance performance and drive improvement plans.
• Provide assurance to senior leadership on adherence to company procedures and standards.

Training & Culture

• Deliver QHSE training and awareness programmes.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Support managers and leaders in fulfilling their QHSE responsibilities.
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives throughout the business.

Essential Experience

• Proven QHSE, HSE, EHS, or SHEQ leadership experience within a high-hazard industry.
• Experience in sectors such as:
• Hydrogen
• Industrial Gases
• Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Petrochemicals
• Energy Infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, environmental permitting, and related legislation.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, compliance programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a critical role in a growing and innovative industrial sector.
• Significant influence on business-wide safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

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