Senior SHE Manager – Major Hazards & COMAH Leader

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 67,795 - 82,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is recruiting for a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager based in Swansea at the Mond Nickel Refinery, part of Vale Europe. You will lead the SHE function within a major hazard industrial setting, shaping strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving safety and environmental performance across the site.

The role reports to the UK Head of Operations and requires strategic leadership + hands-on engagement with operational teams, regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience managing teams and delivering performance.
• Experience operating at a strategic level, ideally as part of a senior leadership team.
• Degree qualified in science, engineering, environmental or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level SHE qualification.
• Relevant environmental qualification, such as ISEP membership or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience working within a COMAH-regulated or major hazard environment.
• Strong understanding of process safety management and major hazard risk principles.
• Experience engaging with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading change and supporting operational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refinery's Safety, Health, Environment and Security function.
• Own and maintain the SHE Management System, aligning with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Develop and implement the site's SHE strategy in line with business objectives and corporate requirements.
• Lead compliance with COMAH regulations, including management systems and Safety Report requirements.
• Provide expert SHE guidance and support to senior leaders and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across safety culture, environmental performance, governance and compliance.
• Lead emergency preparedness, resilience planning and crisis management activities.
• Support operational improvements, organisational change and capital projects through effective risk management.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing SHE and Security team.

Education

Degree qualified in science, engineering, environmental or a related discipline

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level SHE qualification

ISEP environmental qualification or equivalent

Job description

Acorn Recruitment is recruiting for a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager based in Swansea at the Mond Nickel Refinery, part of Vale Europe. You will lead the SHE function within a major hazard industrial setting, shaping strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving safety and environmental performance across the site.

The role reports to the UK Head of Operations and requires strategic leadership + hands-on engagement with operational teams, regulators and stakeholders.