HSE Manager - Portland
This is an opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to make a direct impact by driving a proactive safety culture, supporting operational excellence and providing trusted advice across the business, including UK and overseas project operations.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Lead, maintain and continuously improve HSE systems across office, production, warehouse and construction project environments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation including:
- Health & Safety at Work Act (HSWA)
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR)
- Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM)
- COSHH
- PUWER
- LOLER
- Maintain and develop ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 aligned management systems.
- Provide competent HSE advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees.
Risk Management & Safe Systems of Work
- Lead and support risk assessments across operational areas and project activities.
- Develop and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work.
- Support project teams managing HSE risks, including overseas working environments.
- Manage contractor HSE compliance and assurance activities.
Incident Management & Reporting
- Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
- Ensure appropriate reporting, including RIDDOR compliance.
- Complete root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor trends and provide proactive recommendations to reduce risk.
Auditing & Compliance Assurance
- Develop and deliver the annual HSE audit programme.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with legislation, ISO standards and G3 processes.
- Support external audits and certification activities.
- Monitor effectiveness of safety controls and improvement actions.
Non-Conformance Management
- Maintain the HSE Non-Conformance Register.
- Monitor corrective actions and drive timely closure of identified issues.
Training & Competence
- Deliver HSE inductions and awareness training.
- Manage HSE training records and competency requirements.
- Identify training needs and support development of employees.
- Deliver IOSH training (where suitably qualified).
Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and maintain emergency response arrangements including:
- Fire
- Medical emergencies
- Evacuation procedures
- Ensure suitable numbers of trained first aiders and fire wardens are maintained.
- Coordinate emergency drills and exercises.
- Maintain inspection and readiness of emergency equipment.
- Support emergency planning for overseas project operations when required.
Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Maintain and update HSE-related IMS documentation.
- Manage legislative update registers covering:
- Compliance obligations
- Environmental aspects and impacts
- Risks and opportunities
- Support ongoing IMS improvement activities.
Reporting & Meetings
- Produce regular HSE performance reports for management and project teams.
- Chair HSE and safety meetings.
- Provide monthly and weekly HSE updates as required.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential:
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
- Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor qualification or experience covering ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction or similar technical environment.
- Strong understanding of HSE legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience developing and implementing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Strong auditing experience.
- Excellent record keeping, reporting and database management skills.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience:
- HSE Manager : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
