Are you a proven HSE Lead / HSEQ Lead with experience delivering results on a COMAH site or similarly high-hazard, highly regulated environment, ready to take ownership of safety and quality performance on a major project in the nuclear/defence sector? Do you have the credibility to influence senior stakeholders, lead multi-discipline teams, and drive measurable HSEQ system and behavioural improvements across a complex operational business? This is a senior, visible role where you’ll set direction, raise standards, and leave a genuine legacy—if you’re looking for a role with real accountability, pace, and impact, read on. The Opportunity Join an established engineering organisation operating in a high-compliance environment where safety, quality, and assurance are treated as business-critical—not box-ticking. You’ll be supported by engaged leadership, empowered to implement meaningful improvements, and given the platform to influence culture across a sizeable workforce and supply chain. The environment is professional, structured, and delivery-focused, with clear expectations and the backing to make change happen. The Role As the HSEQ Lead, you will lead the development and delivery of the business’s health, safety, environmental and quality approach ensuring standards are met, risks are controlled, and a consistent culture of safe and quality-focused behaviours is embedded. Your duties and responsibilities will be Leading HSE strategy, policies, programmes, and initiatives aligned to current and future business needs Monitoring and improving HSE systems, standards, and behaviours to meet regulatory and corporate requirements Developing and delivering audit programmes and management plans to ensure safe, compliant, quality delivery Driving innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to uplift HSEQ performance across the organisation Owning and enhancing quality management and H
HSE Lead in Somerset employer: Millbank
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on critical defence infrastructure programmes. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide opportunities for professional growth while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Located in a vibrant area, our on-site roles allow you to engage directly with projects, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
