Lead QHSE Manager — Safety, Quality & Environment

Mitie; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a seasoned QHSE Manager to lead safety, quality and environmental initiatives on our Future Defence Infrastructure Services contract. You will ensure compliant, efficient operations and safeguard people, clients and the environment.

You will apply the integrated management system, drive audits and risk assessments, and mentor teams to uphold Mitie’s QHSE standards across projects and sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in QHSE, including experience operating at a managerial level.
• Level 6 professional Health & Safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent.
• CMIOSH membership is desirable, demonstrating recognised professional competence in health and safety.
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to use initiative and work effectively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage QHSE compliance and risk, ensuring operations meet company standards, legal requirements, environmental obligations and third-party accreditations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments and accident investigations, identifying hazards and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide QHSE advice, training and guidance to managers and employees, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and promoting a positive health and safety culture.
• Manage contractor, client and stakeholder engagement, supporting contract mobilisations, maintaining QHSE documentation and liaising with relevant authorities where required.
• Support the wider QHSE function and senior management, participating in meetings and employee forums, contributing to organisational QHSE objectives and deputising for the Senior QHSE Manager when required.

Skills

QHSE management

Audits

Risk assessments

Training & guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mitie is seeking a seasoned QHSE Manager to lead safety, quality and environmental initiatives on our Future Defence Infrastructure Services contract. You will ensure compliant, efficient operations and safeguard people, clients and the environment.

You will apply the integrated management system, drive audits and risk assessments, and mentor teams to uphold Mitie’s QHSE standards across projects and sites.