Role Overview

• Provide strategic leadership across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) functions. Ensure compliance with UK legislation, ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement, safety culture, and right-first-time quality.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Governance

• Lead QHSE compliance, strategy, and best practice
• Implement integrated QHSE systems aligned with ISO standards
• Report KPIs and performance to senior leadership
• Promote behavioural safety and continuous improvement culture

Quality Management

• Maintain QA systems and improvement tools (process mapping, 6S, VSM, quality circles)
• Manage audits (internal, customer, external) and certifications
• Ensure product compliance, documentation control, and NCR management

Health & Safety

• Ensure full H&S compliance across operations
• Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work, and emergency planning
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

Environmental Management

• Ensure ISO 14001 compliance
• Manage environmental risks (waste, chemicals, pollution prevention)
• Monitor sustainability and environmental performance

Auditing & Compliance

• Lead audits and certification processes
• Implement corrective and preventative actions
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

• Experience leading QHSE in manufacturing/engineering (ideally complex/multi-site)
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and compliance
• Proven track record improving QHSE performance

Skills & Attributes

• Background in heavy engineering, electrical manufacturing, utilities, or energy
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to deliver QHSE strategy supporting operational excellence and growth