Interim HSE Manager

Morson Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Interim HSE Manager to lead the Health, Safety and Environmental function at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. This role focuses on shaping safety culture and delivering continuous improvement in a high-profile, fast-paced industrial setting.

You will work with senior leadership, mentor the HSE team, and drive audits, investigations, and engagement with contractors. Strong knowledge of UK legislation and NEBOSH Diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in heavy industry, engineering, or defence operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practice.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety culture across site and drive behavioural safety.
• Lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and company standards.
• Provide HSE guidance to operations and stakeholders.
• Produce HSE performance reports and recommendations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Audits & investigations

Regulatory compliance

Behavioural safety

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered Membership

Job description

Interim HSE Manager

Devonport, Plymouth | Interim Contract |

Ready to Lead Safety Where It Matters Most?

Our client is seeking an experienced and influential Interim HSE Manager to join a high-profile industrial operation at Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth..

This is more than a compliance role. Its an opportunity to shape safety culture, drive behavioural change, and provide visible leadership across a complex, fast-paced environment where safety is the highest priority.

If youre a confident HSE professional who thrives on building strong stakeholder relationships, leading teams, and delivering continuous improvement, wed like to hear from you.

The Role

You will take ownership of the sites Health, Safety and Environmental function, working closely with senior leadership to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive and proactive safety culture across site.
• Provide expert HSE advice and guidance to operational teams and stakeholders.
• Lead audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company standards.
• Produce and communicate HSE performance reports and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Coach, mentor and develop HSE team members.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.

About You

You will be an experienced HSE leader with:

• Significant experience in heavy industry, engineering, construction, defence or similar operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading audits, investigations and compliance programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• IOSH Chartered Membership, or working towards Chartered status.

Why Apply?

• Competitive contract package.
• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
• High-profile operational environment.
• A leadership role with real influence over safety performance and culture.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.