SHEQ Lead for EfW Sites

Vital Energi; Port Clarence; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a SHEQ Manager to support EfW assets at Drakelow, Burton on Trent and Port Clarence. You will lead safety, health, quality and environmental practices, coach managers and staff, and drive continual improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a relevant regulated industry, strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, and experience with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Energy from Waste, waste management, or a similar regulated industry.
• BSc or equivalent in an environment degree.
• Strong practical understanding of relevant UK Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Fully conversant with ISO 9001, 14001, ISO 18001.
• Familiarity with BSEN 14181 air emissions monitoring & CEMS operation.
• Understanding of DSEAR/COMAH/ATEX/LOLER/PUWER/HAVS/PSSR/PED/PPE/RPE.
• Principal Designer, Client or experience of CDM works.
• NEBOSH general certificate and working towards NEBOSH Diploma.
• COTC L4 with EfW accreditation units.
• IT literate with advanced competency in MS Excel and Word for report and spreadsheet production.
• Membership of IOSH (minimum Technician level).
• Member of IEMA / CIWM / WAMITAB.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Influence site personnel to engage with and promote good SHEQ practice.
• Provide frontline SHEQ advice at site; coach staff on SHEQ matters.
• Lead reporting, investigations and monitoring of SHEQ performance.
• Take robust action for any failures to standards.
• Assist in Safe System of Work and Permit To Work across the facility.
• Conduct risk reviews and site inspections with the Regional SHEQ Advisor.
• Manage document control per ISO-based systems.
• Generate robust analysis to support decision making and action plans.
• Encourage innovative working to enhance SHEQ excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental permits and legislation.

Skills

SHEQ leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Risk assessment

SSOW/PTW management

Document control

Data analysis

MS Excel

MS Word

UK HSE legislation

Auditing & investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc or equivalent in Environmental/Engineering

NEBOSH General Certificate

COTC L4 with EfW accreditation

IOSH Technician level (membership)

Tools

ISO 9001/14001/18001

BS EN 14181 monitoring

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a SHEQ Manager to support EfW assets at Drakelow, Burton on Trent and Port Clarence. You will lead safety, health, quality and environmental practices, coach managers and staff, and drive continual improvement while ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a relevant regulated industry, strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, and experience with ISO standards.