QHSE Manager

Permanent Futures Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in the UK is seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to oversee Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental functions. The ideal candidate should have a strong welding background and proven experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Responsibilities include leading the Quality Management System, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QHSE Manager or Quality Manager in heavy manufacturing.
• Strong technical exposure to welding processes and standards.
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Oversee non-conformance reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding background

ISO 9001 knowledge

Influencing communication

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

QHSE Management Systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading heavy manufacturing organisation that specialises in large-scale fabricated components and complex engineering solutions. As part of their continued growth and commitment to world-class operational standards, they are seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to take ownership of Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental functions across the site.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on, influential QHSE professional with a solid background in welding environments, strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, and the ability to drive cultural improvements in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Conduct internal audits, supplier audits, and oversee external accreditation audits.
• Implement robust quality assurance and quality control processes, specifically within welded, fabricated, and machined products.
• Review technical specifications, WPS/PQRs, and ensure weld quality meets required codes and standards.
• Manage non‑conformance reporting (NCRs), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement actions.
• Own the site's Health & Safety strategy, ensuring full compliance with HSE legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, and lead incident investigations.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety training, and drive proactive behavioural safety initiatives.
• Ensure safe working practices in welding bays, fabrication areas, heavy equipment zones, and high‑risk manufacturing operations.
• Support ISO 14001 initiatives (advantageous if previously involved).
• Promote sustainability and environmental awareness onsite.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QHSE Manager, Quality Manager, or Senior QHSE Engineer within heavy manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial engineering.
• Essential: strong welding background – ideally time‑served or with significant technical exposure to welding processes, standards, and inspection.
• Demonstrated track record working with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing QHSE within fast‑paced production environments involving heavy machinery, cranes, fabrication, and high‑risk processes.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, incident investigations, and root‑cause methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels, from shop‑floor to senior leadership.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant engineering or manufacturing qualification (Welding, Mechanical, Fabrication).
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001) beneficial.
• Welding inspection training (CSWIP, PCN, etc.) advantageous.