QHSE Manager

NKT Cables; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT Cables is seeking a qualified QHSE Manager to upholder the highest safety and quality standards in marine operations. The successful candidate will oversee the compliance of QHSE systems, lead audits, and foster a proactive culture of safety across all levels. The role promises an engaging environment that supports individual growth and aligns with NKT's initiative towards sustainability and excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of QHSE management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate risk studies.
• Deliver safety and environmental training across roles.

Skills

Risk management

Auditing

Incident investigation

Training

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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).

Contact and application

NKT is committed to promoting a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. This role will offer you great possibilities to contribute to our growth journey. You will gain exciting opportunities to develop your own career.

Sound interesting? Then we’d like to speak to you. Even if you don’t tick all the boxes – let us know. Knowledge gaps can be filled and the most important thing is your potential, motivation and eager to contribute to our future growth.

Join us in making a difference in marine operations through excellence in quality, health, safety, and environment. Apply today!

Application window will close on 31st of August 2025.

Personality- and capacity tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries, contact recruiting manager, Crewing Manager, Rowley Rademaker on [e-mail] or Claire Carney. HR Generalist & Recruiter on [e-mail]

Please note that due to GDPR regulations, applications via email cannot be accepted.

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About NKT

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023.

We connect a greener world.

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