QHSE Manager

Description

• Get involved with completion of risk assessments, as requested/required.
• Support business continuity planning and resilience, including scenario planning, crisis response exercises, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Carry out Health and Safety inductions with all new starters.
• Maintain, develop, implement and overseeing policies, procedures and programs related to, safety practices, health standards, and environmental management within the company.
• Complete site audits and inspections as required.
• 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 documents are reviewed to agreed timescales and any necessary amendments are made.
• Ensure document control process is followed for amending existing documents and creating new.
• Act as site contact for relationships with accreditation bodies and attending surveillance audits.
• Provide training, guidance and advice as necessary to personnel involved with completion of audits/inspections.
• Monitor and evaluate processes and outputs through inspections, spot checks, and audits.
• Provide guidance on completion of risk assessments and review as required.
• Arrange disposal of all hazardous waste in consultation with the Compliance Manager.
• Ensure continued RefCom membership.
• Complete to plan & schedule of internal audits and inspections.
• Measuring and improving environmental performance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Quarterly EHS meeting with staff.
• 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.
• Identify any training gaps or needs related to safety protocols and develop a plan for the required training sessions.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on QHSE practices and compliance requirements.
• Establishment, maintenance and development of management systems.
• Support and maintain the development of the existing management systems commensurate with ISO standards and ensure that all ISO's are up-to-date.
• 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.
• Remain up-to-date with all Health, Safety, Environmental and other relevant legislation.
• Arrange, attend, and minute the quarterly Management Review meeting and circulate the minutes to the Senior Management Team.
• To attend site as part of HFL's mobilisation process to conduct H&S audits where required.
• Drive initiatives related to carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, waste minimisation, and social responsibility programs. Support ESG reporting requirements and client sustainability expectations.
• 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.
• Oversee QHSE compliance within the supply chain and subcontractors, including vetting, onboarding, and monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Host six monthly management risk meetings with senior leadership team.
• Responsible for ensuring all company staff have relevant training requirements for their tasks.
• 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.
• Arrange, attend and minute the quarterly Health and Safety Committee meetings and circulate the minutes to the business.
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are in place for all activities with significant hazards and foreseeable risks for all maintenance, reactive and quoted works.
• Review risk assessments to ensure suitable and sufficient and adequate controls are in place.
• Ensure annual ECA Technical Inspection is booked in, and Technical Compliance Certificate retained in consultation with the company Qualified Supervisor.
• 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.
• Oversee the implementation of regular meetings with Engineers, SMT and contractors.
• Attend training as required to maintain personal qualification/competence.
• Provide training on hazard identification and risk assessment as necessary.
• Review Health and Safety documentation and advise Operations manager where improvements are required.
• Maintain and update the company asset register, and ensure all calibrated equipment has an in-date certificate.
• Ensure annual Legionella Control Association certificate of Registration is renewed before expiry date of current accreditation.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance