Senior Nuclear HSE Manager - Decommissioning Projects

Scantec; Winsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across a portfolio of nuclear projects in the North West and wider UK.

This senior role demands robust governance, the ability to lead audits and incident investigations, and to drive continuous improvement with operational teams and clients. You will travel nationally and hold NEBOSH diploma or equivalent, with SC clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Proven HSE leadership in complex, high-risk operations.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK HSE law.
• Experience across multidisciplinary projects and multiple sites.
• Experience in radiological or contaminated environments.
• Experience in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Experience contributing to tenders, bids or other business development.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Leadership and development of HSE professionals.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
• Existing or achievable SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance across nuclear decommissioning and industrial projects.
• Provide visible HSE leadership to operational and project teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE standards, culture and performance.
• Implement and maintain effective HSE management systems and governance arrangements.
• Lead audits, inspections, assurance activities and improvement programmes.
• Support mobilisation of new projects and contracts, ensuring appropriate HSE arrangements are established from the outset.
• Provide HSE input into bids, tenders, pre-qualification questionnaires and customer requirements.
• Support a range of multidisciplinary activities within complex industrial environments.
• Lead and manage incident investigations, applying root cause analysis techniques.
• Identify trends, develop corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are implemented.
• Produce HSE performance reports and improvement plans for senior management.
• Provide expert advice on CDM and wider UK HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators, employees and stakeholders.
• Coach, mentor and develop HSE professionals across multiple sites.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and leadership.
• Support wider business objectives with safety and operational excellence.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

CDM Regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Scantec is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across a portfolio of nuclear projects in the North West and wider UK.

This senior role demands robust governance, the ability to lead audits and incident investigations, and to drive continuous improvement with operational teams and clients. You will travel nationally and hold NEBOSH diploma or equivalent, with SC clearance eligibility.