Health & Safety Manager (HSQE)Location - NorthamptonHours - Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pmSalary - £50,000 – £55,000 per annumAbout the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation who are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager (HSQE) to lead and develop their Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental strategy. This is a senior-level role, reporting directly to the Senior Management Team and Directors, with responsibility for ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a strong safety culture across workshop and site-based operations. The environment includes high-risk activities such as lifting operations, working at height, heavy plant usage and complex installation projects - making this a hands-on and highly influential position.Key ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the Health & Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations including:
  • LOLER
  • PUWER
  • CDM Regulations 2015
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • COSHH Regulations 2002
• Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct site inspections and internal audits across workshop and project sites.
• Develop safe systems of work for mechanical and steel operations.
• Monitor H&S KPIs and report performance to senior leadership.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

ISO & Compliance Management

• Manage and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering:
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
• Lead external surveillance and re-certification audits.
• Conduct internal audits and management reviews.
• Oversee document control and compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Risk & Operational Support

• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintain risk registers and ensure mitigation controls are effective.
• Support planning for high-risk works including lifting and working at height.
• Manage subcontractor pre-qualification and competency assessments.
• Maintain COSHH assessments and related documentation.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and maintain a company-wide training matrix.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure workforce competency for high-risk activities.
• Maintain up-to-date training and certification records.

What They Are Looking For Essential:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or HSQE leadership role.
• Experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience within mechanical, structural steel, construction or heavy engineering environments.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and commercially aware.
• High attention to detail.
• Confident working independently and as part of a senior leadership team.

If you are an experienced HSQE professional looking for a strategic and impactful role in a technically challenging environment, please apply for a confidential conversation with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!