Senior QHSE & Risk Assurance Lead

Veolia Environnement SA; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing resources

24-hour virtual GP access

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA in Chesterfield is seeking a Risk and Assurance Lead to drive QHSE culture and compliance across UK sites. You will lead improvement programmes, develop procedures, and coach managers to maintain Veolia standards and legal requirements.

The role involves audits, incident investigations, KPI monitoring, and ensuring ISO 9001/14001 and UVDB accreditations. Strong leadership and collaboration with operational teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised Quality Assurance qualification or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in wastewater/clean water activities, boiler houses, energy centres, construction or demolition.
• Experience of QHSE inspections, audits, investigations and improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of statutory, contractual and company compliance requirements.
• Excellent relationship management, communication and influencing skills.
• Capability to mentor, coach and lead by example.
• Proficiency with IT systems and maintaining accurate records and performance data.
• Collaborative approach with operational teams and Risk & Assurance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong QHSE culture built on continuous improvement, collaboration and shared responsibility.
• Support senior management and operational teams in delivering strategic improvement programmes across VDMS.
• Develop, implement and maintain QHSE procedures and processes in line with Veolia standards and relevant legislation.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to managers and supervisors, including behavioural observations and team safe monitoring.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits and monthly compliance checks at the Chesterfield facility and customer sites across the UK.
• Investigate QHSE events, coordinate reviews where required and ensure corrective actions are completed and tracked.
• Develop and test emergency response and contingency plans.
• Monitor QHSE performance, establish meaningful KPIs and elevate serious concerns appropriately, including stopping work where necessary.
• Maintain company accreditations, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Achilles UVDB B2.
• Liaise with customers, contractors, suppliers and regulatory agencies on QHSE matters.
• Evaluate supplier and contractor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support quality, health, safety and environmental training, maintaining competency records in line with Workday processes.
• Lead improvement projects and promote the sharing of best practice and lessons learned.
• Support sustainability initiatives and help Veolia and its customers achieve their environmental and financial objectives.
• Assist with bids, tenders and supporting information.
• Manage QHSE budgets and resources while ensuring effective use of available support.

Skills

Quality Management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Project management

Data management

IT systems

Collaboration

Energy sector experience

Change/risk/people management

Education

Quality Assurance qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate

Experience in QA/QHSE roles

Job description

Veolia Environnement SA in Chesterfield is seeking a Risk and Assurance Lead to drive QHSE culture and compliance across UK sites. You will lead improvement programmes, develop procedures, and coach managers to maintain Veolia standards and legal requirements.

The role involves audits, incident investigations, KPI monitoring, and ensuring ISO 9001/14001 and UVDB accreditations. Strong leadership and collaboration with operational teams are essential.