HSEQ Lead

HSE Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy business in the UK is looking for an HSEQ Lead to drive compliance and performance while opening new sites. The role offers hybrid working, allowing flexibility between home and office, while requiring travel across the UK. Suitable candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate, experience in a similar position, and a strong understanding of ISO 9001. Salary ranges between £50,000-60,000 with a £5,000 car allowance and a 15% discretionary bonus.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

15% discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and drive HSEQ initiatives across multiple sites.
• Experience in sustainability and risk management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of QHSE culture and management systems.
• Advise project teams on best practices and compliance.
• Drive accreditation processes and training initiatives.

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

HSE Recruitment are working with a fast growing start up energy business who are seeking a HSEQ Lead to drive compliance and performance as they open up a number of new sites in the UK.

Working with a HSEQ qualified Head of Operations, you will be supported in your role but also be given as much freedom and responsibility as you like. this is a role that you can truly shape.

This role will be hybrid; 2 days at home and 3 days either at the office in Wakefield or out on sites. The sites are going to be all over the UK so a willingness and ability to travel is essential. The office hours in Wakefield are 9-5 so the ability to get there for this time is essential.

Your responsibilities include :

• Lead the continuous improvement of our QHSE culture and management systems (BMS, QMS, ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001).
• Advise project, construction and operational teams on best practice and compliance.
• Champion sustainability, risk management, and a zero-harm culture.
• Drive accreditation processes, internal audits and training initiatives.
• Embed safety and quality into every aspect of our operations — from design to delivery.

What we are looking for :

• Company fit is most important; someone innovative, able to use their initiative, high energy, ambitious, can work at pace and who will be open and honest.
• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• We are open on backgrounds; someone with fuel, HVO, forecourt, energy experience etc. would be beneficial but we will consider other backgrounds, logistics, construction, engineering, infrastructure and manufacturing.
• Experience in a similar level role, leading the HSEQ function ideally in a multisite capacity.
• ISO 9001 experience or an understanding of quality is needed.
• Knowledge of CDM would also be beneficial.

Salary is between £50,000-60,000 + £5,000 car allowance and a15% discretionary bonus.

If you are interested in finding out more, please send your CV to to arrange a call or apply directly.