QHSE Manager

The Green Recruitment Company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company represents a fast-growing clean energy business recruiting a QHSE Manager to lead and continuously improve the UK QHSE framework across sites, projects and services. The role combines strategic governance with hands-on delivery in a hybrid setup with Edinburgh or London locations.

You will own the QMS in line with ISO 9001, drive risk management, audits, and regulatory compliance, and champion a strong safety and quality culture within a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• Proven QHSE leadership within a high-hazard industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA).
• Experience managing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, compliance programmes and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation (DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, LOLER, PUWER).
• Support safe design, construction, commissioning and operation of industrial process facilities.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Act as primary contact for regulators, clients and external stakeholders.
• Oversee permit-to-work (PTW) and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Manage contractor safety, site inductions and supplier compliance.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Ensure RIDDOR reporting and environmental permitting are met.
• Develop and maintain environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and mitigation.

Skills

QHSE leadership

UK regulatory knowledge

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Baglan Energy Park, Edinburgh or London (Hybrid)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to lead and continuously improve our Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) framework across operational sites, projects, and technical services.

This is a hands‑on leadership position that combines strategic governance with operational delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a strong safety and quality culture within a high‑hazard industrial environment.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing clean energy business at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition. Focused on delivering innovative low‑carbon solutions, the company develops, builds, and operates infrastructure that helps industrial and commercial customers achieve their decarbonisation and sustainability goals. Operating within a highly regulated and safety‑critical environment, the organisation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Lead the development and implementation of the company's Safety Management System.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, including DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, LOLER, and PUWER.
• Support the safe design, construction, commissioning, and operation of industrial process facilities.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation activities.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee permit‑to‑work (PTW) and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Manage contractor safety, site inductions, and supplier compliance.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Ensure statutory reporting requirements, including RIDDOR compliance, are met.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and reporting obligations.
• Develop and maintain environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001 principles.
• Support sustainability and ESG initiatives.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.

Quality Management

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Develop and improve business processes, procedures, and controls.
• Ensure effective document control and governance practices.
• Manage non‑conformances and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Oversee supplier quality management and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead internal audit programmes across Quality, Health, Safety and Environment.
• Manage external audits, including ISO, client, and regulatory assessments.
• Monitor compliance performance and drive improvement plans.
• Provide assurance to senior leadership on adherence to company procedures and standards.

Training & Culture

• Deliver QHSE training and awareness programmes.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset.
• Support managers and leaders in fulfilling their QHSE responsibilities.
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives throughout the business.
• Proven QHSE, HSE, EHS, or SHEQ leadership experience within a high‑hazard industry.
• Experience in sectors such as:
• Hydrogen
• Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including DSEAR, PSSR, HASAWA, environmental permitting, and related legislation.
• Experience managing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, compliance programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a critical role in a growing and innovative industrial sector.
• Significant influence on business-wide safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Collaborative and forward‑thinking culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.