UK QHSE Manager

Due to significant growth, a global leading engineering group as a new vacancy for a UK QHSE Manager and has appointed Vectis Recruitment exclusive recruitment partner. Joining at a time of investment and new plant projects you will lead the management and oversight of UK operations to develop improved and robust Quality, Health and Safety Practises & Policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation across the UK locations.

Develop and implement Health and Safety initiatives to improve safety and learning across the UK operations.

Management, development and oversight of the UK Quality Management Systems.

Establish and develop long term relationships with key function stakeholders across the UK business.

Manage, apply and develop the existing Health and Safety management systems, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Management and oversight of site-based advisors and auditors including their training and development.

Develop training initiatives and schedules for site-based advisors to deliver.

Management, oversight and development of sub-contract and consultancy use – in H&S management as assigned to the larger project delivery requirements.

The Person:

Qualified in occupational Health and Safety to a minimum of NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.

A proactive approach to Health and Safety delivery and the ability to move through the scales.

Qualification as an internal auditor.

Demonstrable experience of developing and implementing safety initiatives, programmes and training.

Experience and working knowledge in an industrial sector,

Experience of the CDM regulations is highly advantageous.

Demonstrable experience of root cause analysis techniques and reporting, including implementation of corrective actions and follow up.

A hands-on approach with proven track record of implementing positive cultural change.

Ability to travel at short notice, including overnight stays when required.