HSE Manager

NRL Recruitment; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment seeks an experienced HSE Manager (COMAH-experienced) to join a major EPC project in Grangemouth on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid role blends on-site work with one day of remote work to optimise safety performance on a high-stakes engineering contract.

You will oversee the QHSE function, lead audits and risk assessments, liaise with regulators and stakeholders, and support project leadership in delivering compliant safety objectives across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HSE leadership or management role.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and industry standards in engineering/EPC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of COMAH regulations and compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, incident investigations and developing HSE strategies.
• Excellent communication and engagement with all stakeholder levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the QHSE function to ensure compliance with company, industry, and statutory standards.
• Act as HSE representative at project level, providing support and expert advice to teams and stakeholders.
• Support project leadership in planning and implementing HSE objectives in line with contractual requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external agencies, and industry groups.
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations and gather, analyse and report safety statistics.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and ensure robust control measures are in place.
• Develop and lead HSE audits and investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Distribute safety alerts, action plans and implement effective induction programmes for new personnel.
• Drive a positive HSE culture and continuous improvement across all project activities.

Skills

HSE leadership

HSE legislation

COMAH regulations

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Energy sector experience

Integrated management systems

Job description

Job Title

HSE Manager

Summary

An experienced HSE Manager (COMAH Experienced) is required to join a major engineering project on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid role combines time on-site in Grangemouth with remote working, providing an excellent opportunity for a health, safety and environment professional to make an impact on a key EPC contract.

Location and Working Pattern

Grangemouth

Hybrid working: Minimum four days on-site, one day remote

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Client Overview

Our client delivers innovative engineering solutions across the energy sector, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the QHSE function to ensure compliance with company, industry, and statutory standards
• Act as HSE representative at project level, providing support and expert advice to teams and stakeholders
• Support project leadership in planning and implementing HSE objectives in line with contractual requirements
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external agencies, and industry groups
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations and gather, analyse and report safety statistics
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and ensure robust control measures are in place
• Develop and lead HSE audits and investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Distribute safety alerts, action plans and implement effective induction programmes for new personnel
• Drive a positive HSE culture and continuous improvement across all project activities

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience in an HSE leadership or management role
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation and industry standards within engineering or EPC environments
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of COMAH regulations and compliance
• Skilled in audits, incident investigations and development of HSE strategies
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with all levels of stakeholders

Nice-to-have Skills

• Previous experience within the energy sector
• Knowledge of integrated management systems

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.