Marine HSEQ Manager

At Serco, we deliver critical public services that matter. Within our Defence Maritime portfolio, safety, environmental stewardship and operational excellence are fundamental to everything we do. We’re now seeking an experienced Marine HSEQ Manager to take a pivotal, specialist role overseeing Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across our UK Defence afloat operations.

The Marine HSEQ Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of HSEQ compliance across a complex and highly regulated maritime environment. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), this role ensures full compliance with the Merchant Shipping Act, International Safety Management (ISM) Code, Defence Maritime Regulations (DMR) and other applicable maritime legislation, conventions and standards.

Working closely with Masters, Marine and Technical Managers, you’ll provide expert guidance, assurance and leadership to ensure that all afloat activities are conducted safely, sustainably and in line with statutory, contractual and regulatory obligations. You’ll also work in close partnership with our Shore-Side HSEQ Manager, maintaining a strong collaborative relationship to ensure a seamless, integrated HSEQ approach across the wider maritime business.

As part of this you’ll:

• Act as the HSEQ Subject Matter Expert for all afloat operations
• Provide operational oversight and assurance across the maritime fleet
• Develop, maintain and implement maritime Safety Management Systems (IMS/ISM)
• Lead and support investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses afloat
• Ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance (internal and external)
• Produce insightful HSEQ performance reports to drive data-led decision making
• Support marine-specific HSEQ training and competency development
• Foster a proactive, Just safety culture where people feel engaged, supported and accountable
• Support bids, contract changes, vessel transitions and mobilisation activity

What you’ll need to do the role:

• STCW Officer of the Watch (OOW/EOOW) Certificate of Competency (minimum)
• Proven marine experience, ideally in an operational or safety-focused role
• The successful candidate will be required to attain a Level 5 HSEQ qualification within the first six months of appointment.
• Strong understanding of UK maritime regulations, ISM Code, and safe systems of work
• Experience in HSEQ management, including audits, investigations, and risk assessment
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage both afloat and shore-based teams
• Good IT skills and ability to analyse and interpret safety data
• Ability to achieve SC clearance

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent HSE qualification)
• Experience working within Defence and/or commercial maritime environments
• Experience in incident investigation (e.g. root cause analysis)
• Experience of working within a unionised environment

Why Serco:

• Meaningful and vital work: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth.
• You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors.
• You'll also work with great people in a highly motivated, supportive environment.

Vetting: This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC).

What we offer:

• Flexible working considered
• Pension – 6%
• A unique opportunity to influence safety across a Defence maritime fleet (40 vessels).
• A close-knit, supportive management team (team of 4 reporting to one leader).
• A waterside office location with river views and free on-site parking.
• Clear development opportunities, including the potential to line manage a small team in the near future.
• A role where your expertise genuinely matters – and where you can shape the future of maritime HSEQ.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

A little bit about us: At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on.

Our inclusive recruitment commitment: We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview.