Hseq Manager

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) Manager to lead and develop their HSEQ strategy across a growing operational business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HSEQ professional who enjoys being visible on site, driving positive safety culture, and implementing robust quality and compliance frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality management.

The Role

As HSEQ Manager, you will act as the organisation's lead authority on Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality matters. You'll work closely with operational teams, senior management, clients and external auditors to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and best practice across the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation

* Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety reviews

* Manage risk assessments, RAMS, incident investigations, and corrective actions

* Deliver practical health and safety guidance to operational teams

* Support toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement initiatives

* Oversee compliance schemes including RISQS and SafeContractor

* Maintain audit readiness and manage external compliance requirements

* Develop and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS)

* Lead and support ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification activities

* Monitor environmental compliance and support sustainability objectives

* Produce performance reports, audits, and improvement plans for senior leadership

* Identify training requirements and support HSEQ development across the business

Requirements

Essential

* Proven experience within an HSEQ, Health & Safety, Compliance, or Environmental Management role

* Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

* Experience managing compliance schemes such as RISQS, SafeContractor, or similar

* Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and safety engagement activities

* Quality Management System (QMS) experience

* Experience supporting or delivering ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 standards

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

* Grad IOSH or Chartered IOSH membership

* ISO Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification

* Background within construction, infrastructure, engineering, rail, utilities, or project-based environments

What's On Offer?

* Competitive salary package

* Opportunity to shape and influence business-wide HSEQ strategy

* Career progression opportunities

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

* Long-term stability within a growing organisation

If you're an experienced HSEQ professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on safety culture, compliance, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you