At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HSSE initiatives to ensure safety across construction and operations.
- Company: Join a pioneering partnership focused on carbon capture and net zero.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of energy.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the fight against climate change.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering, Science, or HSSE; NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Darlington
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid
NES Fircroft is proud to partner with the Northern Endurance Partnership (bp, Equinor, TotalEnergies) as they deliver the CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure for the East Coast Cluster, one of the UK's most significant carbon capture and net zero programmes.
The Role: Reporting to the Managing Director, the HSSE Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and safeguarding NEP's safety culture across its construction, operations and future development activities. This includes responsibility for HSSE across onshore assets (interface with carbon capture projects, CO2 compression and pipeline transport) and offshore infrastructure (pipeline and geological store). As NEP grows, this role will ensure the organisation's systems, behaviours, and capabilities support safe, compliant and reliable operations. The HSSE Manager will directly influence NEP's leadership, Board, and external stakeholders to embed strong HSSE governance and performance.
Responsibilities:
- Provide HSSE leadership across construction, operations and future projects.
- Develop and maintain HSSE management systems, governance and assurance processes.
- Lead incident management, risk assessment and organisational learning programmes.
- Support safe delivery of major infrastructure projects through contractor and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage relationships with regulators including the HSE and Environment Agency.
- Ensure compliance with COMAH, environmental permitting and relevant legislation.
- Drive a strong safety culture across the organisation.
What We're Looking For:
- Degree qualified in Engineering, Science, HSSE or similar discipline.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
- Significant HSSE leadership experience within high‑hazard industries such as energy, chemicals, refining, oil.
HSSE Manager employer: NES Group Ltd
At NES Fircroft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the HSSE Manager role in Darlington. Our commitment to fostering a strong safety culture and providing robust employee growth opportunities ensures that you will thrive in a dynamic environment dedicated to pioneering carbon capture and net zero initiatives. With a hybrid work model and collaboration with industry leaders like bp and Equinor, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and compliance, making a meaningful impact on the future of energy.
