Senior HSEQ Manager — Safety, Quality & Training

Recra Consulting; Town of Leicester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Recra Consulting seeks an experienced HSEQ Manager to own health, safety, environment, quality and training across the business. You’ll work with senior management as the primary HSEQ expert to shape standards and drive improvements.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee ISO systems, audits and regulatory readiness, and develop capabilities through formal training and mentoring. A strong, collaborative leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 4 or above in Occupational Health & Safety Practice is required.
• Experience managing health, safety and environmental activities within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, logistics or FMCG environments.
• Experience maintaining ISO-certified systems and formal management processes.
• A practical understanding of incident investigation, risk management and corrective action.
• Experience managing or mentoring colleagues.
• Experience overseeing training, workforce development or competence frameworks.
• Strong communication, organisation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear guidance on legislation, permits, standards and internal policies.
• Maintain and improve ISO management systems, documentation, certifications and accreditations.
• Lead internal audits, site inspections and prepare for external audits and regulatory visits.
• Identify operational risks and ensure corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and drive improvements.
• Report HSEQ performance and present priorities to senior management.
• Lead the training strategy and maintain competence frameworks and training matrices.
• Coordinate and deliver internal training and external development where needed.
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Support tender submissions and supplier compliance assessments.
• Lead and develop direct reports and promote shared HSEQ ownership across the business.

Skills

HSEQ management

ISO management systems

Incident investigation

Risk management

Mentoring & training

Communication & reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

NEBOSH Diploma

Internal or Lead Auditor qualification

WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence or equivalent

Job description

Recra Consulting seeks an experienced HSEQ Manager to own health, safety, environment, quality and training across the business. You’ll work with senior management as the primary HSEQ expert to shape standards and drive improvements.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee ISO systems, audits and regulatory readiness, and develop capabilities through formal training and mentoring. A strong, collaborative leadership style is essential.