HSE Manager

NES Fircroft; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced HSE Manager for Grangemouth to lead health, safety and environmental efforts on a major EPC contract. The role requires strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, audits, risk assessment and incident investigations, with ongoing collaboration across project teams, clients and contractors.

This full-time permanent post offers a hybrid work pattern (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and a focus on continuous safety improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an HSE leadership role within energy, EPC, petrochemical, industrial or related sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive a positive safety culture.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HSE representative at project level, providing professional HSE support and advice to project teams, clients, contractors and vendors.
• Develop, plan and implement HSE objectives in line with contractual requirements.
• Ensure HSE considerations are integrated into all phases of project delivery.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external agencies and relevant industry organisations.
• Gather, analyse and report HSE performance statistics on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Monitor adherence to HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practice to support continual improvement.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, inspections and audits to identify potential hazards.
• Develop and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risk.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses and non-conformances to identify root causes.
• Produce detailed incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of implemented actions.
• Develop and implement HSE improvement plans where required.
• Ensure all personnel receive appropriate HSE induction training and understand relevant management systems and procedures.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture that encourages engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support behavioural safety initiatives and encourage workforce participation in HSE activities.
• Ensure professional development activities and competency requirements are maintained and completed as required.
• Support compliance with the organisation's integrated management system.
• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong commitment to HSE excellence.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and practices and promote safe working standards.
• Ensure risk management and control measures are effectively applied to support safe design, operation and maintenance activities.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports where applicable.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures and systems.

Skills

HSE leadership

UK HSE knowledge

Audits

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NCRQ Diploma

CMIOSH

Job description

HSE Manager

Location: Grangemouth
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Employee
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office/site, 2 days remote)
Hours: Monday to Friday

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced HSE Manager to support a major EPC contract based in Grangemouth. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity operating under a hybrid working arrangement, with three days per week based at the office/site location and two days working remotely.

The HSE Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, industry standards and client requirements. The role will provide leadership and professional guidance across the project, driving a positive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities Project Support

• Act as the HSE representative at project level, providing professional HSE support and advice to project teams, clients, contractors and vendors.
• Support Project Management teams in the development, planning and implementation of HSE objectives in line with contractual requirements.
• Ensure HSE considerations are integrated into all phases of project delivery.

Compliance, Reporting & Collaboration

• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external agencies and relevant industry organisations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE legislation, regulations and client standards.
• Gather, analyse and report HSE performance statistics on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Monitor adherence to HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Maintain knowledge of industry developments and best practice to support continual improvement.

Risk Assessment & Management

• Conduct regular risk assessments, inspections and audits to identify potential hazards.
• Develop and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risk.
• Support project teams in managing operational and workplace risks effectively.

Audits & Incident Investigation

• Develop and execute annual HSE audit programmes in line with business and contractual requirements.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses and non-conformances to identify root causes.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation and close-out of HSE incidents.
• Produce detailed incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of implemented actions.

Safety Culture & Engagement

• Ensure safety alerts, lessons learned, toolbox talks and HSE bulletins are communicated effectively across the project.
• Develop and implement HSE improvement plans where required.
• Ensure all personnel receive appropriate HSE induction training and understand relevant management systems and procedures.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture that encourages engagement, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support behavioural safety initiatives and encourage workforce participation in HSE activities.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure professional development activities and competency requirements are maintained and completed as required.
• Support compliance with the organisation's integrated management system.
• Ensure adherence to quality, health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong commitment to HSE excellence.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and practices and promote safe working standards.
• Ensure risk management and control measures are effectively applied to support safe design, operation and maintenance activities.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports where applicable.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures and systems.

Candidate Requirements Essential

• Significant experience in an HSE leadership role within the energy, engineering, EPC, petrochemical, industrial or related sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive a positive safety culture.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards accreditation.
• Experience working on EPC projects within highly regulated environments.
• Lead Auditor qualification.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and collaborative approach to health, safety and environmental management.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• A passion for creating and maintaining safe working environments.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.