HSE Manager

Navantia UK; Appledore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

31 days holiday

Job summary

Navantia UK Appledore is seeking an experienced HSE Leader to direct health, safety and environmental strategy across all programmes. You will champion UK regulations, drive continuous improvement, and mentor the HSE team to secure safe operations for employees and visitors.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, strong knowledge of ISO 45001/14001, and experience in heavy engineering or defence. A proactive, collaborative manager will develop audit programs and liaise with regulatory

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or similar
• Experience with ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards
• Knowledge of UK health & safety regulations
• Proven experience leading an HSE team in heavy engineering/defence

Responsibilities

• Provide broad HSE direction and SME to Navantia UK Appledore programmes
• Develop and maintain HSE procedures compliant with UK legislation
• Liaise with regulatory bodies HSE, EA, Fire, LA
• Manage HSE budget and regular reporting to identify improvements

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory liaison

Environmental management

Health & safety expertise

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state-of-the-art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Job Description Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Provides broad HSE direction and subject matter expertise to Navantia UK Appledore business and their programmes. Business HSE authority to ensure processes needed for the business are established, implemented and maintained. Develop and maintain HSE procedures and processes that comply with relevant UK legislation and best practices to support NUK business and programmes. Manage Government and Customer matters regarding HSE. Manage the Heath surveillance and Health Assessment requirements
for the site to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. Monitor the Company's performance in the relevant areas, measure this against benchmarks and develop and present regular reports and analyses that will provide a basis for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities. Liaise with Finance Department in respect of HSE Budget, EL & PL Insurance Determines operational objectives and assignments for subordinate staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical Expertise : In-depth knowledge of management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, 45001), Environmental and health and safety standards, Understanding of OSHA reporting. Liaise with regulatory authorities: Experienced in liaison with enforcing Bodies HSE, EA, Fire, LA. Leadership: Strong leadership skills to manage and inspire the HSE team.

Qualifications Education and Experience

NEBOSH Diploma or similar Experience in ISO 450001 & 14001 standards, develop with the line a comprehensive audit program to satisfy the
requirements of ISO 14001, and 45001. Experience in Net Zero and Carbon Reduction including generating & managing net-zero calculation and plan to Net Zero. In depth knowledge and experience of UK health & Safety regulations and how these are effectively implemented into business processes to ensure business compliance and employee and visitor safety. Previous experience holding a managerial position of an HSE team. 5 years' experience desirable. Proven HSE relevant experience in heavy engineering, defence or related industry.

Additional Information

Competitive base salary Company pension 31 days holiday