HSE Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead HSE initiatives for an anaerobic digestion portfolio in the UK. Responsibilities include implementing ISO standards, conducting audits, and training staff. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH Diploma and significant leadership experience in HSE within renewable energy. Offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000, car allowance, and various benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Life Assurance

Additional benefits discussed at interview

Qualifications

• Experience in a HSE leadership role within anaerobic digestion or renewable energy.
• Proven experience with ISO safety systems and UK health legislation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve the HSE Management System in line with standards.
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Provide HSE guidance to senior management and operational teams.

Skills

Health, Safety, Environmental leadership

ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 implementation

Leadership and communication

Knowledge of UK HSE legislation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate an impressive portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants. They are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead, implement and continuously improve all health and safety management systems across the clients portfolio of biogas plants located within the Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire area.

The strategically important Health, Safety and Environmental Manager role comes with a salary of up to 65,000, car allowance and excellent benefits package.

If you’re an experienced HSE Manager with a background in either anaerobic digestion, biogas or a similar processing environment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the company HSE Management System in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct internal and external HSE audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Provide expert HSE guidance to senior management and operation teams, supporting site activities across multiple customer locations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near‑miss events, producing reports, analysing trends, and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety initiatives to promote a positive safety culture.
• Provide clear leadership, direction, and support to the SHEQ Advisors and site‑based teams to drive a proactive HSE culture.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental permits, consents, and licences associated with Food Waste AD operations.
• Manage environmental monitoring programmes including emissions, digestate quality, odour, noise, and waste streams.
• Other duties as required.

Professional Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Skills

• Significant experience in a Health, Safety, Environmental, or SHEQ leadership role within anaerobic digestion, biogas, renewable energy, utilities, or process industry environments.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• In-depth knowledge of UK HSE and environmental legislation, including COMAH, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Self‑motivated and resilient, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple sites.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of between 60,000 - 65,000.
• Car Allowance.
• Life Assurance.
• Other benefits discussed at interview.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.