Regional QSHE Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates in Manchester seeks a Regional QSHE Manager to lead quality, safety, health and environmental programs across multiple sites. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will drive compliance with UK HSE, COMAH/SEVESO, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, while building a strong safety culture through audits, training and stakeholder engagement.

Requires NEBOSH Diploma (CMIOSH preferred) and a chemistry-related degree.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards; CMIOSH status desirable.
• Degree in Chemistry or science-based subject preferred.
• DGSA knowledge or ADR exposure is advantageous.
• Extensive safety experience, ideally in chemical industry or COMAH/SEVESO sites.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Full UK/EU driving licence with willingness to regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence a positive health, safety, security, environmental and quality culture across the region.
• Ensure full compliance with UK HSE regulations, COMAH/SEVESO directives, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular site audits, risk assessments, and major hazard analyses (HAZID, HAZOP, etc.).
• Provide guidance to site managers and act as Lead Incident Controller when required.
• Implement QSHE training and competency-building plans across all operational levels.
• Liaise with customers regarding safety inspections, site assessments, and compliance issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and continuously drive safety improvement initiatives.
• Manage regulatory inspections and maintain accreditations through robust systems and controls.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH status

Degree in Chemistry or science-based

DGSA / ADR knowledge

Leadership & Stakeholder engagement

Full UK/EU driving licence

Travel readiness

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH status

Degree in Chemistry or science

Job description

Regional QSHE Manager
Location: Manchester
Industry: Chemical / Industrial Manufacturing

Are you a seasoned Health & Safety professional with a passion for driving high standards across Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental (QSHE) functions? A leading name in the chemical and industrial manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional QSHE Manager to join its senior leadership team based in Manchester.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where QSHE is a core pillar of operational success. You’ll have the autonomy and support to shape policy, build strong safety cultures, and make a tangible impact across the region.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Director and working closely with the national QSHE Director, you’ll play a key role in developing and executing QSHE strategy across multiple operational sites. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for instilling a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and maintaining certifications such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and influence a positive health, safety, security, environmental and quality culture across the region.
• Ensure full compliance with UK HSE regulations, COMAH/SEVESO directives, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular site audits, risk assessments, and major hazard analyses (HAZID, HAZOP, etc.).
• Provide guidance to site managers and act as Lead Incident Controller when required.
• Implement QSHE training and competency-building plans across all operational levels.
• Liaise with customers regarding safety inspections, site assessments, and compliance issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and continuously drive safety improvement initiatives.
• Manage regulatory inspections and maintain accreditations through robust systems and controls.

Your Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma qualified (or working towards) – CMIOSH status highly desirable.
• Degree in Chemistry, a science-based subject, or equivalent vocational qualification preferred.
• DGSA qualification or knowledge of ADR and Dangerous Goods legislation is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in Health & Safety roles, ideally within the chemical industry or on COMAH/SEVESO sites.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and willingness to travel regionally at short notice.