At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety, health, and environment strategy in a major industrial setting.
- Company: Join a leading industrial organisation in South Wales with a focus on safety excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary around £70,000 plus excellent bonuses and benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and environmental performance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in science or engineering with NEBOSH Diploma; experience in major hazard industries required.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Safety, Health and Environment professional with a strong background in a major hazard environment? Do you have experience leading Safety, Health and Environment strategy, managing complex risk, and driving safety and environmental excellence across an operational site? Irwin and Colton are seeking an experienced Safety, Health & Environment Manager to join the Leadership Team of a major industrial organisation at its South Wales site. This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction across safety, health, environment, process safety and security, ensuring the site operates safely, sustainably and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across Safety, Health, Environment and Security, acting as the site's lead authority and trusted advisor to senior leaders and operational teams.
- Own and continuously improve the site's SHE management systems, ensuring alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and corporate standards, while supporting compliance with COMAH requirements.
- Develop and deliver the site's SHE strategy, driving continuous improvement in safety culture, governance, environmental performance and major hazard risk management.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, emergency services and external stakeholders, while leading emergency preparedness, resilience and crisis management activities.
- Lead and develop a high-performing SHE and Security team, while supporting capital projects, operational improvements and organisational change through effective risk management.
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced SHE leader with a background in a major hazard industry such as chemicals, metals, mining/extraction, energy, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, or another COMAH-regulated environment.
- Degree qualified in a science, engineering, environmental or related discipline, with a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level SHE qualification and relevant environmental qualification.
- Demonstrable experience operating within a COMAH-regulated or major hazard environment, with a strong understanding of process safety and major hazard risk management.
- Proven leadership experience, including managing and developing teams, influencing at a strategic level and engaging effectively with regulators and external stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major industrial organisation in a senior SHE leadership position, where you will play a key role in managing major hazard risks, influencing strategic decision-making and supporting the long-term success of the site. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If there's anything we can do to make the recruitment process more accessible, please let us know.
Safety, Health and Environment Manager in Gorseinon employer: Irwin & Colton
Join a leading industrial organisation in South Wales as a Safety, Health and Environment Manager, where you will be part of a dynamic leadership team dedicated to safety excellence and environmental sustainability. The company offers a competitive salary, excellent bonuses, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this role not only allows you to influence strategic decision-making but also to make a meaningful impact on the safety and well-being of the operational site.
