HSE Manager

Scantec; Winsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across a portfolio of nuclear projects in the North West and wider UK.

This senior role demands robust governance, the ability to lead audits and incident investigations, and to drive continuous improvement with operational teams and clients. You will travel nationally and hold NEBOSH diploma or equivalent, with SC clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Proven HSE leadership in complex, high-risk operations.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK HSE law.
• Experience across multidisciplinary projects and multiple sites.
• Experience in radiological or contaminated environments.
• Experience in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Experience contributing to tenders, bids or other business development.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Leadership and development of HSE professionals.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Existing or achievable SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance across nuclear decommissioning and industrial projects.
• Provide visible HSE leadership to operational and project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE standards, culture and performance.
• Implement and maintain effective HSE management systems and governance arrangements.
• Lead audits, inspections, assurance activities and improvement programmes.
• Support mobilisation of new projects and contracts, ensuring appropriate HSE arrangements are established from the outset.
• Provide HSE input into bids, tenders, pre-qualification questionnaires and customer requirements.
• Support a range of multidisciplinary activities within complex industrial environments.
• Lead and manage incident investigations, applying root cause analysis techniques.
• Identify trends, develop corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are implemented.
• Produce HSE performance reports and improvement plans for senior management.
• Provide expert advice on CDM and wider UK HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators, employees and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and develop HSE professionals across multiple sites.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and leadership.
• Support wider business objectives with safety and operational excellence.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

CDM Regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

HSE Manager - Nuclear

Location: North West region

Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

An established organisation operating within highly regulated environments is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to provide leadership across a portfolio of complex nuclear projects.

This is a senior HSE role with responsibility for driving high standards of health, safety and environmental performance across multiple projects and operational sites. You will work closely with operational management, clients, project teams and other key stakeholders to ensure robust HSE governance, compliance and continuous improvement.

The role will involve UK travel and will suit an experienced HSE professional who is comfortable operating in complex, high-risk and highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance across a portfolio of nuclear decommissioning and industrial projects.
• Provide visible HSE leadership, guidance and support to operational and project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE standards, culture and performance.
• Implement and maintain effective HSE management systems and governance arrangements.
• Lead audits, inspections, assurance activities and improvement programmes.
• Support the mobilisation of new projects and contracts, ensuring appropriate HSE arrangements are established from the outset.
• Provide HSE input into bids, tenders, pre-qualification questionnaires and customer requirements.
• Support a range of multidisciplinary activities within complex industrial environments.
• Lead and manage incident investigations, applying recognised root cause analysis techniques.
• Identify trends, develop corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are effectively implemented.
• Produce HSE performance reports, analysis and improvement plans for senior management.
• Provide expert advice on CDM and wider UK HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, employees and other stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and develop HSE professionals across multiple sites.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture through engagement, coaching and visible leadership.
• Support wider business objectives while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence.

About You

You will be an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in nuclear, defence, engineering, infrastructure, industrial services or another highly regulated environment.

You should have:

• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent.
• Proven HSE leadership experience within complex, high-risk operations.
• Strong practical knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK HSE legislation.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary projects and multiple operational sites.
• Previous exposure to decommissioning, engineering, mechanical or similar industrial environments.
• Experience working within radiological or contaminated environments, with an understanding of radiological controls and nuclear safety culture.
• Formal training and practical experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience contributing to tenders, PQQs, bids or other commercial/business development activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience leading, coaching or developing other HSE professionals.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Existing or achievable SC Security Clearance.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to take a Senior HSE leadership position within a growing portfolio of complex, technically challenging projects.

You will have significant influence over HSE strategy, operational performance and safety culture, while working alongside experienced operational and project teams in some of the UK's most highly regulated industrial environments