QHSE Manager

Description

• Responsible for ensuring all company staff have relevant training requirements for their tasks.
• Host six monthly management risk meetings with senior leadership team.
• Source and arrange training across all disciplines in a timely manner in consultation with Contract Managers and Planning. All training to be agreed in the first instance with the Managing Director.
• Monitor and report on QHSE performance metrics and incidents to ensure ongoing improvements are achieved. Additionally, prepare and present monthly reports to the Managing Director.
• Complete site audits and inspections as required.
• Ensure continued RefCom membership.
• Get involved with completion of risk assessments, as requested/required.
• Arrange, attend and minute the quarterly Health and Safety Committee meetings and circulate the minutes to the business.
• Establish positive relationships with all employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. Provide/issue regular and topical communications relating to legal compliance, incidents, systems of work etc. via written, verbal and pictorial media as appropriate.
• Ensure document control process is followed for amending existing documents and creating new.
• Advise of H&S requirements/considerations when work equipment is being selected/obtained, ranging from mobile plant/vehicles, tools and equipment, through to PPE. Ensure users of equipment receive appropriate training and instruction. Ensure Pre-use checks are in place and suitable for all working equipment.
• Maintain and update the company asset register, and ensure all calibrated equipment has an in-date certificate.
• Drive initiatives related to carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, waste minimisation, and social responsibility programs. Support ESG reporting requirements and client sustainability expectations.
• Carry out Health and Safety inductions with all new starters.
• Ensure documents are reviewed to agreed timescales and any necessary amendments are made.
• Maintain and develop appropriate procedures for the prevention of emergency situations and, in the event of emergencies, for the co-ordination of proportionate, effective response to emergency situations.
• Ensure continued Gas Safe membership and assist with audits.
• Ensure annual ECA Technical Inspection is booked in, and Technical Compliance Certificate retained in consultation with the company Qualified Supervisor.
• Review Health and Safety documentation and advise Operations manager where improvements are required.
• Provide training, guidance and advice as necessary to personnel involved with completion of audits/inspections.
• Oversee the implementation of regular meetings with Engineers, SMT and contractors.
• Ensure registers of work equipment (including Lifting gear) requiring maintenance, test and inspection are maintained by relevant personnel. Advise of maintenance frequencies/intervals and competence requirements for testing. Monitor completion of maintenance activities.
• To attend site as part of HFL's mobilisation process to conduct H&S audits where required.
• Ensure annual Legionella Control Association certificate of Registration is renewed before expiry date of current accreditation.
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are in place for all activities with significant hazards and foreseeable risks for all maintenance, reactive and quoted works.
• Maintain, develop, implement and overseeing policies, procedures and programs related to, safety practices, health standards, and environmental management within the company.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on QHSE practices and compliance requirements.
• Measuring and improving environmental performance.
• Provide training on hazard identification and risk assessment as necessary.
• Generate commitment to the correct and prompt reporting of all accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses. Coordinate adequate investigations into all reported events, taking the lead for significant investigations. Ensure all reports are collated to generate comprehensive statistics and maintain accurate records. Escalate any accidents with potential for LTI/RIDDOR/Significant Pollution incidents to Senior Management without delay.
• Provide guidance on completion of risk assessments and review as required.
• Act as site contact for relationships with accreditation bodies and attending surveillance audits.
• Monitor and evaluate processes and outputs through inspections, spot checks, and audits.
• Attend training as required to maintain personal qualification/competence.
• Remain up-to-date with all Health, Safety, Environmental and other relevant legislation.
• Complete to plan & schedule of internal audits and inspections.
• Review risk assessments to ensure suitable and sufficient and adequate controls are in place.
• Oversee QHSE compliance within the supply chain and subcontractors, including vetting, onboarding, and monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Arrange, attend, and minute the quarterly Management Review meeting and circulate the minutes to the Senior Management Team.
• Support business continuity planning and resilience, including scenario planning, crisis response exercises, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Ensure the company adheres to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and inform the management team of any upcoming legislative changes. In anticipation of these changes, prepare and develop a strategic plan for their implementation Assist Contract Managers with maintaining accurate register of all harmful/hazardous substances, ensuring COSHH assessments are conducted, available at point of use and understood by all.
• Support and maintain the development of the existing management systems commensurate with ISO standards and ensure that all ISO's are up-to-date.
• Arrange disposal of all hazardous waste in consultation with the Compliance Manager.
• Quarterly EHS meeting with staff.
• Identify any training gaps or needs related to safety protocols and develop a plan for the required training sessions.
• Establishment, maintenance and development of management systems.

Requirements

• Experience in delivering in-house training and able to create reports.
• Able to develop solutions to complex QHSE challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Level 3 H&S qualification I.e. NEBOSH or equivalent) or working towards.
• Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong detail-orientation and co-ordination and organisational skills.
• Understanding of emerging QHSE trends (digitalisation, well-being, sustainability).
• Ability to analyse data and assess risks effectively.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD) and sustainability practices.

Benefits

• Employee of the month voucher.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a growing organisation.
• Fuel card.
• 33 days annual leave, increasing to 35 after 5 years' service.
• Opportunity to work with high-profile customers and drive significant business impact.
• Vehicle with private mileage.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment with access to ongoing training and development.
• Regular company socials.
• Birthday voucher.
• Company pension scheme 3.3% employee/5.7% employer.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance