HSEQ Manager MTC

Ricardo Plc

The Role

Overview

Lead development and implementation of health, safety, environment and quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • statutory inspections
  • incident investigation
  • risk assessments
  • quality management
  • performance reporting
  • external audits

Tasks

-Oversee contractor management processes, emergency preparedness, and statutory inspections (e.g. LOLER, PUWER, LEV, Legionella, Fire Safety, DSEAR). -Support environmental and sustainability initiatives, including waste management, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction targets. -Maintain and improve the quality management system, coordinating internal audits and management reviews. -Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, providing thorough root cause analysis and corrective actions. -Coordinate and deliver training, inductions, and toolbox talks to promote awareness and competency across the workforce. -Conduct and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring effective controls are implemented and communicated. -Promote a proactive HSEQ culture through visible leadership, engagement, and collaboration across teams. -Monitor and report on HSEQ performance metrics, identifying trends and driving continual improvement. -Represent the business during external audits, client meetings, and regulatory inspections. -Lead the development and implementation of HSEQ strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.

Requirements

  • iso 45001
  • hseq leadership
  • audit skills
  • training development
  • analytical skills
  • safety commitment

What You Bring

-Experience developing and delivering effective HSEQ training and awareness programmes. -Strong organisational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive performance. -Strong working knowledge of ISO management systems (45001, 14001, and 9001) and regulatory compliance requirements. -Confident communicator able to influence at all levels and build positive relationships across departments. -Proven experience in an HSEQ leadership role within an operational, engineering, or technical environment. -Leadership capability to coach, mentor, and support colleagues within the HSEQ function and wider business. -Skilled in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. -Demonstrated commitment to embedding safety, quality, and sustainability in day-to-day operations.

The Company

About Ricardo Plc

-Evolved from combustion technology to strategic consultancy, Ricardo now serves as a global engineering powerhouse. -Headquartered in England, it shifted focus from manufacturing to delivering engineering and strategic consultancy. -Key achievements include guiding clients through decarbonization and technical transformation in transport, energy, and environment. -Award-winning projects include carbon-capture plants, hydrogen fuel-cell ships, and digital energy-modelling tools for governments. -Iconic projects include diesel speed records, McLaren supercar engines, and Taxibot aircraft tugs, showcasing over a century of innovation. -Now publicly listed, it combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy to spearhead complex, sustainable projects across sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Automotive

Energy

Utilities

Waste

Financial services

Government

Public sector

Industrial

Manufacturing

Maritime

Rail

Mass transit

Defense

Land military applications

Sea military applications

Hybrid and electric drives

Kinetic energy storage

Battery power and control electronics

Drive-by-wire systems

Infra-red sensors

High-ballistic-absorbing seating

Composite pods

Overhead weapon stations

Autonomous vehicles

Small high-performance engines

Waste-heat recovery systems

Intelligent driver aids