HSE Manager – Anaerobic Digestion (AD)

RecruitMe; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Anaerobic Digestion operator is looking for an experienced HSE Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental performance across multiple sites in the UK. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus a £6,000 car allowance. The ideal candidate will lead a team, develop systems and drive a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance. If you're a hands-on leader passionate about sustainability, this is the opportunity for you, providing autonomy and strategic impact in a growing renewables environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong HSE leadership experience in anaerobic digestion or related sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of UK HSE & Environmental legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and maintain ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 systems.
• Oversee risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• Deliver training and drive a proactive safety culture.

Skills

HSE leadership experience

Incident investigation and root-cause analysis

Confident communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance | Multi-Site | Permanent

Are you passionate about safety, compliance and sustainability?

We’re seeking an experienced HSE Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental performance across multiple sites for a leading Anaerobic Digestion operator, ideal for a confident leader who enjoys working in hands‑on, operational environments.

The Role

The HSE Manager will lead relevant functions across several AD facilities, managing a team of SHEQ Advisors and working closely with operational teams to ensure safe, compliant and efficient site performance.

What’s in It for You / The Opportunity

• Senior HSE leadership role with influence across multiple AD sites
• Competitive salary: £65,000 salary + £6,000 car allowance
• Shape safety culture, environmental performance and continuous improvement across a growing renewable‑energy organisation
• Work at the forefront of anaerobic digestion and waste‑to‑energy technology
• Autonomy, visibility and strategic impact, with opportunities for career development
• Lead and develop a high‑performing SHEQ team while driving sustainability, carbon reduction and the circular economy
• Hands‑on, varied work with modern AD facilities and forward‑thinking operational teams

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and maintain ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 systems
• Oversee risk assessments, HAZOPs, audits and incident investigations
• Deliver training, coaching and drive a proactive safety culture
• Ensure full compliance with environmental permits and monitoring requirements
• Investigate environmental incidents and enforce corrective actions
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency
• Lead, mentor and develop SHEQ personnel
• Report HSE performance and contribute to operational decision‑making

Ideal Candidate

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Strong HSE leadership experience within AD, biogas, renewables, waste, utilities or process industries
• Excellent knowledge of UK HSE & Environmental legislation
• Skilled in incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
• Experience maintaining ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 systems
• Confident communicator and team leader with a hands‑on approach
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites