HSEQ Lead

Matchtech; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career progression

Training opportunities

Collaborative environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced HSEQ Lead to join our client on the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role focuses on developing and implementing HSE strategies, leading audits, and driving a culture of safety and quality across the site.

You will lead Safety and Quality teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with senior management to deliver robust HSEQ outcomes in a high-hazard nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification.
• IOSH Diploma or equivalent and CMIOSH.
• Lead Assessor - ISAS or equivalent.
• CCNSG certification.
• Experience on a COMAH site or high hazard/regulated sector.
• Proven delivery of HSEQ improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE strategies and programmes.
• Monitor and manage HSE systems, standards and behaviours.
• Develop HSE audits and management plans for safety and quality.
• Drive innovation in HSE and company-wide safety initiatives.
• Develop and deliver quality and H&S systems and procedures.
• Define and implement HSE activities to promote a safe workforce.
• Represent the client with stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Engage leadership to promote a culture of HSEQ.
• Develop the HSE function to meet business needs and talent development.
• Recruit, manage and develop the HSE team.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

COMAH site experience

Safety management

Quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading engineering and maintenance provider in the nuclear sector, is currently seeking a HSEQ Lead to join their team at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HSE strategies, policies, programmes, and initiatives to reflect current and future requirements and direction of the business.
• Lead the monitoring and management of HSE systems, standards, and behaviours in line with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Lead the development of HSE audits and management plans to ensure activities are delivered safely and within quality standards.
• Drive innovation in HSE across the project, introducing company-wide safety initiatives to enhance and uplift HSEQ standards.
• Develop and deliver quality management and H&S systems, practices, and procedures; engaging across the business to drive a focus on HSE behaviours and standards.
• Define and implement a range of HSE activities to promote a healthy, safe, and quality focussed workforce.
• Represent the client with stakeholders on all matters relating to HSE, providing technical input and assurance.
• Engage with leadership and senior managers to consistently promote, demonstrate, and drive a culture of HSEQ.
• Develop the HSE function to ensure the structure meets the needs of the business and talent is developed.
• Recruit, manage, and develop the HSE team ensuring effective development processes are in place.

Job Requirements

• Experience at a senior level on a COMAH site or high hazard/regulated industry sector.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of HSEQ system/process improvements.
• Experience of leading and managing Safety and Quality teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt and contextualise approach to meet audience requirements.
• Degree qualification.
• IOSH Diploma or equivalent and CMIOSH.
• Lead Assessor - ISAS or equivalent.
• CCNSG certification.

Benefits

• Permanent role with stability and opportunities for career progression.
• Work on a high-profile nuclear project in Somerset.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

If you are an experienced HSEQ professional looking for a new opportunity to lead and develop safety and quality initiatives in the nuclear sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team at Hinkley Point C