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.

Salary: 55K GBP/yr - 65K GBP/yr