Strategic Process Safety Lead — Infrastructure

OCU; Stockport; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking an experienced Technical Process Safety Lead to join the UK SHESQ team in Stockport. You will drive process safety frameworks, govern safety systems, and lead cross-functional governance to protect people, clients and communities.

You will own developing process safety frameworks, oversee competency, support technical assurance activities, and foster a proactive safety culture across the business, with nationwide travel in the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant engineering, technical or health and safety discipline.
• Significant experience managing process safety and safe systems of work within utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering or related sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of UK process safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop OCU Group's process safety frameworks across key technical disciplines, including Electrical Safety, COMAH and DSEAR (where applicable), NERS, GERS and WERS, Stored Energy (Heating & Pressurised Systems), Rail (where OCU controls Safe Systems of Work), Temporary Works, Asbestos Management and CDM (excluding Designer duties).
• SHEQ Strategy, Leadership & Compliance: Develop and implement SHEQ strategies aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements; lead the continuous improvement of SHEQ management systems to ensure compliance with ISO standards, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001; act as the key point of contact for all SHEQ matters; provide leadership and direction to SHEQ Advisors and other team members to ensure effective implementation of SHEQ policies and procedures; and ensure the organization complies with all relevant SHEQ legislation, regulations and standards.
• Risk Management, Audits & Incident Investigation: Conduct regular audits and inspections of sites and operations to identify and mitigate risks; lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented; and develop and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and method statements.
• Training, Coaching & SHEQ culture: Design and deliver SHEQ training programmes for staff and contractors, ensuring they understand their responsibilities; provide coaching and mentoring to SHEQ team members and operational staff; and promote a positive SHEQ culture throughout the organization by encouraging proactive safety behaviours.
• Environmental & Sustainability Management: Lead the development and implementation of environmental management plans to minimise the company’s environmental impact; promote sustainability initiatives including waste reduction, energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction; and monitor environmental performance, reporting key metrics to senior management.
• Quality Management, Improvement & Reporting: Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001; lead quality audits and ensure non-conformities are addressed and corrective actions implemented; drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and service quality; prepare and present SHEQ performance reports to senior management, including trend analysis and recommendations for improvement; and communicate SHEQ policies, procedures and performance across all levels of the organization.
• Communication, External Relations & Project Management: Liaise with external bodies, including regulatory agencies, auditors and industry groups, on SHEQ matters; manage and oversee SHEQ-related projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to required standards; and coordinate with other departments to integrate SHEQ considerations into project planning and execution.

Skills

Process safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Risk assessment

Training & coaching

Regulatory knowledge (UK)

Education

Degree in engineering or health and safety

Job description

OCU Group is seeking an experienced Technical Process Safety Lead to join the UK SHESQ team in Stockport. You will drive process safety frameworks, govern safety systems, and lead cross-functional governance to protect people, clients and communities.

You will own developing process safety frameworks, oversee competency, support technical assurance activities, and foster a proactive safety culture across the business, with nationwide travel in the UK.