Director - HSEQ

Faststream Recruitment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ship management company is seeking a Director, HSEQ to lead health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across their fleet. This role demands a minimum of 10 years of maritime industry experience and a strong leadership capability to drive compliance and continuous improvement. Your expertise will support regulatory coordination and crisis management within a dynamic environment offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market-leading pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

On-site gym facilities

Comprehensive employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of maritime industry experience including senior roles.
• Deep understanding of international maritime regulations.
• Experience in emergency response and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve HSEQ systems ensuring compliance with maritime regulations.
• Act as liaison between ship and shore.
• Ensure emergency response readiness.

Skills

Maritime Industry Experience

Leadership

Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Job Description

At Faststream Recruitment , we are delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with the globally renowned ship management company Northern Marine Management , who are currently looking to appoint a Director, HSEQ .

This is a pivotal and highly respected leadership role, with responsibility for overseeing health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across a technically advanced and globally operating fleet. The position also includes statutory functions as Designated Person Ashore (DPA), Company Security Officer (CSO), and Emergency Response Manager (ERM) .

Northern Marine offers world-class training, a structured long-term career path, and an excellent benefits package, including :

• Competitive salary
• Market-leading pension
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• On-site gym facilities
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing programme

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a close-knit group of maritime professionals in an expanding, forward-thinking company with a solid and secure future. You will play a central role in shaping and maintaining operational excellence while leading from the front during critical safety, security, and emergency situations.

The Role – Director, HSEQ

As Director, HSEQ, you will :

• Lead and continuously improve the company’s HSEQ systems, ensuring compliance with all international maritime regulations (ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC).
• Act as Designated Person Ashore (DPA) – maintaining the Safety Management System (SMS) and acting as liaison between ship and shore.
• Fulfil duties as Company Security Officer (CSO) – ensuring ISPS compliance and supporting security threat assessments.
• Take the lead on Emergency Response Management (ERM) – ensuring readiness and leading incident response efforts across the fleet.
• Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing HSEQ team while embedding a culture of continuous improvement, risk awareness, and safety excellence.
• Drive environmental performance and initiatives to support decarbonisation and regulatory compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of maritime industry experience , including 5+ years in senior HSEQ, DPA or CSO roles .
• Seagoing experience as a Master Mariner or Chief Engineer is preferred, but not essential.
• A deep understanding of international maritime regulations , emergency response, and risk management.
• Proven leadership and people development experience with a passion for continuous improvement and driving safety culture.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory authorities, flag states, port authorities, and P&I clubs.
• Strong ability to influence across departments and lead during high-pressure, high-impact situations.

This is a significant career move for an experienced maritime HSEQ leader who is ready to make a long-lasting impact within a respected and future-focused organisation.

Please note :

Only applicants with the existing right to live and work in the UK can be considered for this role.

About Northern Marine

Northern Marine Management Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stena AB Gothenburg , formed in 1983 and located in Clydebank, Scotland . Their primary commitment is to provide ship management services to the Stena Sphere Shipping divisions, in addition to selected external clients. They are recognised for their high standards, long-term vision, and strong emphasis on safety and compliance.