HSQE Manager

Company: Our client is a well‑established and highly respected structural steel fabrication and construction business, delivering complex projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong reputation built on quality, innovation and investment in people, facilities and technology, they continue to grow and strengthen their operational teams.

Position Overview

• Lead and champion Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards across the business
• Develop, implement and maintain HSQE policies, procedures and improvement plans
• Drive a proactive safety culture by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging behavioural change
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, industry standards and company requirements
• Manage the Integrated Management System and support ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Plan and deliver audits, inspections and reviews to ensure continued compliance
• Manage risk assessments, safe systems of work and operational safety processes
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required
• Deliver toolbox talks, training and guidance to support employee awareness and competence
• Work closely with departmental managers to identify improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions
• Maintain and support external accreditation and industry standards
• Monitor HSQE performance through reporting, inspections and data analysis
• Support compliance with construction industry requirements, including contractor management, competence and governance standards
• Promote continuous improvement across health, safety, quality and environmental practices
• Carry out regular site visits and provide hands‑on support across operational teams

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) is essential
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within an HSQE management role, ideally within construction, manufacturing, engineering or fabrication environments
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and industry standards
• Proven experience managing audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Experience maintaining third‑party accreditation and compliance standards
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements would be advantageous
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach with excellent problem‑solving abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload
• Confident delivering training and engaging teams to improve safety performance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office packages
• IOSH certification, internal auditor qualifications or relevant degree would be advantageous
• Experience within a structural steel, fabrication or manufacturing environment would be beneficial
• Full UK driving licence and valid CSCS card are essential due to regular site visits

Remuneration & Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience.

Private Healthcare and Additional Employee Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Employee discounts and company benefits

Other Benefits

• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of structural steel projects and operations

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