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