Safety jobs in United Kingdom

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with an established business that owns and operates an impressive portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants. They are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to lead, implement and continuously improve all health and safety management systems across the client’s portfolio of biogas plants located within the Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire area. Salary up to 65,000, car allowance and excellent benefits package.

If you're an experienced HSE Manager with a background in either anaerobic digestion, biogas or a similar processing environment, submit your CV to apply today.

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the company HSE Management System in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct internal and external HSE audits, safety inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies.
• Provide expert HSE guidance to senior management and operation teams, supporting site activities across multiple customer locations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near‑miss events, producing reports, analysing trends, and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and behavioural safety initiatives to promote a positive safety culture.
• Provide clear leadership, direction, and support to the SHEQ Advisors and site‑based teams to drive a proactive HSE culture.
• Maintain compliance with all environmental permits, consents, and licences associated with Food Waste AD operations.
• Manage environmental monitoring programmes including emissions, digestate quality, odour, noise and waste streams.
• Other duties as required.

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Full UK driving licence

• Significant experience in a Health, Safety, Environmental, or SHEQ leadership role within anaerobic digestion, biogas, renewable energy, utilities, or process industry environments
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems
• In‑depth knowledge of UK HSE and environmental legislation, including COMAH, Environmental Permitting Regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels
• Self‑motivated and resilient, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple sites

• Basic salary between 60,000 – 65,000
• Car allowance
• Life assurance
• Other benefits discussed at interview

INDREN

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