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QHSE Manager

? Baglan Energy Park, Edinburgh or London (Hybrid)

? Full-Time | Permanent


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) framework across operational sites, projects, and technical services.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines strategic governance with operational delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a strong safety and quality culture within a high-hazard industrial environment.


About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing clean energy business at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. Focused on delivering innovative low-carbon solutions, the company develops, builds, and operates infrastructure that helps industrial and commercial customers achieve their decarbonisation and sustainability goals. Operating within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, the organisation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.


Key Responsibilities


Health, Safety & Risk Management

  • Lead the development and implementation of the company's Safety Management System.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, including DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, LOLER, and PUWER.
  • Support the safe design, construction, commissioning, and operation of industrial process facilities.
  • Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
  • Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee permit-to-work (PTW) and management of change (MOC) processes.
  • Manage contractor safety, site inductions, and supplier compliance.
  • Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
  • Ensure statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR compliance, are met.

Environmental Management

  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
  • Develop and maintain environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001 principles.
  • Support sustainability and ESG initiatives.
  • Conduct environmental risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.


Quality Management

  • Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Develop and improve business processes, procedures, and controls.
  • Ensure effective document control and governance practices.
  • Manage non-conformances and corrective/preventive action processes.
  • Oversee supplier quality management and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Lead internal audit programmes across Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment.
  • Manage external audits, including ISO, client, and regulatory assessments.
  • Monitor compliance performance and drive improvement plans.
  • Provide assurance to senior leadership on adherence to company procedures and standards.


Training & Culture

  • Deliver QHSE training and awareness programmes.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Support managers and leaders in fulfilling their QHSE responsibilities.
  • Drive behavioural safety initiatives throughout the business.


Essential Experience

  • Proven QHSE, HSE, EHS, or SHEQ leadership experience within a high-hazard industry.
  • Experience in sectors such as:
  • Hydrogen
  • Industrial Gases
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemicals
  • Petrochemicals
  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, environmental permitting, and related legislation.
  • Experience managing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
  • Experience leading audits, investigations, compliance programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.


Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to play a critical role in a growing and innovative industrial sector.
  • Significant influence on business-wide safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities.