QHSE Manager

Summary

A specialist civil engineering and infrastructure contractor operating across the marine and civil engineering sectors, delivering complex infrastructure and marine-based projects throughout the UK, is looking to hire a QHSE Manager to join their team in Devon to play a key part in supporting its continued commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.

Working closely with operational teams and senior leadership, you will help strengthen and evolve systems, influence behaviours, and lead the development of a proactive, high-performing QHSE culture across the business.

Based at Head Office (in Dawlish) with regular UK travel to project sites

The Role

Reporting to the Head of QHSE, you will take ownership of quality, health, safety, environmental and emergency preparedness activities across the business. Your role will be varied, combining hands-on site engagement, audit and compliance, and strategic input at leadership level.

A typical week could see you:

-    Supporting project teams on-site, building relationships and improving safety culture
-    Conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
-    Collaborating with internal stakeholders across marine and civils operations
-    Developing and improving QHSE systems and processes
-    Responding to incidents and supporting emergency preparedness where required
-    This role requires someone who is comfortable operating both practically on-site and strategically within the business, acting as a trusted partner to leadership.

To be suitable for the QHSE Manager role we are seeking:

-    A well-rounded QHSE professional who can operate confidently across both operational and leadership environments. 
-    Strong experience within construction, civil engineering and/or infrastructure environments, with a practical understanding of site operations and management-level capability
-    Solid knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation, alongside experience implementing and maintaining ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
-    The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, building trust from site teams through to senior leadership
-    NEBOSH qualification (essential), with IOSH or environmental certifications desirable

Salary / Benefits

Competitive Salary of Between £50,000 - £55,000 plus package including:

-    Hybrid / Flexible working
-    Car / Car Allowance 
-    Annual Bonus Scheme
-    26 Holidays plus bank Hols 
-    Private Medical 
-    Death in Service

To learn more about this fantastic QHSE Manager role get in touch with a copy of your CV detailing your experience

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