QHSE Manager

NKT Cables-china; Redcar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading marine operations company as a QHSE Manager. In this significant role, you will lead the implementation of QHSE systems, ensuring compliance and safety across all operations while promoting a proactive safety culture. Your expertise in maritime HSE systems and risk management will be vital in driving best practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable QHSE management role.
• Demonstrable expertise in maritime and offshore HSE management.
• Valid offshore survival and medical certification (as required).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain QHSE management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage audits.
• Deliver safety and environmental training.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Risk management processes

Incident investigation

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

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Join our motivated team at NKT, a leader in marine operations. We are committed to safety and sustainability in all our endeavours. We are looking for a qualified QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) Manager to ensure our operations meet the highest standards.

Job Description

As the QHSE Manager, you will be responsible to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of QHSE systems and procedures within the Marine Operations Department, ensuring full compliance with regulatory frameworks, environmental legislation, client requirements, and industry best practices. The role supports marine assets, offshore projects, and associated activities through effective risk management, auditing, incident investigation, training, and emergency response planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain QHSE management systems that comply with international standards and promote a proactive safety and quality culture.
• Conduct and coordinate risk assessments and hazard identification activities. Manage and facilitate risk studies using HAZID, HAZOP, and HIRA for tool and asset development projects, vessel operations, and maritime activities. Implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce exposure and improve control measures.
• Lead internal and external QHSE audits to ensure regulatory compliance. Liaise with relevant authorities and classification bodies. Maintain audit readiness and ensure non-conformance findings are addressed promptly.
• Deliver safety, health, and environmental training across all roles and levels. Encourage ownership of QHSE responsibilities among staff and contractors.
• Lead or support investigations of incidents, accidents, and near misses. Produce thorough reports and implement corrective actions based on root cause findings.
• Analyse QHSE data and metrics. Track performance trends and lead initiatives to address deficiencies or opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, site-specific environmental permits, and applicable maritime environmental codes. Monitor environmental risks and coordinate preventive actions related to discharges, emissions, and interactions with marine ecosystems. Oversee hazardous material management and waste control to align with regulatory and best practice standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of safety and quality

Qualifications:

• Degree or formal qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable QHSE management role, with demonstrable expertise in:Maritime and offshore HSE management systems, including relevant codes and legislation.Process and quality management systems.Offshore installation operations and associated QHSE challenges.Risk management processes and assessment methodologies.Root cause analysis and incident investigation.Collection and analysis of statistical HSE data.QHSE audits and inspections.Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Valid offshore survival and medical certification (as required).