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Permanent

East Midlands

Energy Storage

Reference no. 12792

HSQE Manager

Role Purpose

The HSQE Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) activities across major infrastructure or construction projects, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and promoting a strong, positive safety culture.

Reporting to the Head of HSQE, the role supports the implementation of organisational HSQE strategy, oversees project compliance, reviews the suitability of project documentation, and leads site-based safety initiatives. The HSQE Manager plays a key role in translating strategic objectives into practical actions that drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

HSQE Leadership

Provide expert HSQE leadership, guidance and strategic support to project teams and wider business functions as required.
Promote a positive HSQE culture through visible leadership, engagement and coaching at all organisational levels.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality and environmental performance.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, client requirements and internal management systems.

Documentation and Governance

Lead the development, review and implementation of HSQE documentation, ensuring consistency, suitability and compliance.
Oversee the preparation and ongoing review of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
Ensure documentation remains current and reflects operational and legislative requirements.

Risk Management

Drive a proactive approach to hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of effective control measures.
Monitor project risks and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and tracked through to completion.
Identify opportunities to strengthen organisational risk management processes.

Site Safety and Workforce Engagement

Build strong relationships with operational teams to promote ownership of Health and Safety responsibilities.
Influence positive behaviours through coaching, mentoring and workforce engagement.
Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural observations to monitor compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure unsafe acts and conditions are addressed promptly and effectively.

Incident Management

Lead the reporting, investigation and analysis of accidents, incidents and near misses.
Identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented, monitored and communicated across the business.
Promote organisational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practice.

Performance Monitoring

Monitor and analyse HSQE performance using inspections, audits, reporting data and workforce feedback.
Produce regular performance reports for senior management.
Escalate emerging trends and significant risks where appropriate.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Promote a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are integrated into everyday project activities.
Support initiatives that enhance both physical and mental wellbeing.
Encourage workforce participation in creating safe, healthy and inclusive working environments.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and standards.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of the Business Management System.
Support the implementation of best practice across projects and the wider organisation.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

CSCS Manager Card.
NVQ/SVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (or equivalent).
IOSH Certified Membership (or equivalent professional qualification).
Risk Assessment and Method Statement awareness.

Desirable Qualifications

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent.
Incident Investigation qualification (e.g. Kelvin Top-Set).
Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
Internal Quality Management Systems Auditor qualification.
Mental Health First Aider certification.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of five years' experience in Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental management on major infrastructure, utilities, energy or high-voltage projects.
Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and risk management.
Knowledge of environmental and ecological management requirements.
Experience conducting accident and incident investigations and producing investigation reports.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

Experience managing multiple project locations.
Experience working within a Principal Contractor environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence people at all organisational levels.

Behavioural Competencies

Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and ethical leadership.
Builds trusted relationships through openness, honesty and accountability.
Communicates clearly, objectively and respectfully.
Encourages collaboration and values diversity and inclusion.
Takes ownership of continuous improvement initiatives.
Acts as a role model for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental excellence.
Promotes best practice and supports the ongoing development of organisational capability.