At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health, safety, environmental, and compliance activities across high-voltage energy projects.
- Company: Join a growing energy infrastructure business with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to shape operational excellence in the energy sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture in critical energy projects across the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in HSEQ management and knowledge of UK health and safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
HSEQ & Compliance Manager
Location
UK (Hybrid with UK site travel)
Salary
Employment Type
Permanent
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced HSEQ & Compliance Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and compliance activities across high-voltage energy infrastructure projects.
This role will oversee integrated management systems, drive a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance across HV substations, grid connections, and related engineering projects throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Ensure HSEQ compliance across active HV construction and energy infrastructure sites.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for high-risk activities.
- Manage PQQ submissions and industry accreditations including CHAS, Safe Contractor, and Achilles UVDB.
- Conduct site audits, inspections, and safety briefings.
- Liaise with clients, regulators, DNOs, IDNOs, and project teams to maintain compliance with CDM 2015 and industry safety requirements.
- Required Qualifications
- Proven HSEQ/SHEQ management experience within High Voltage, Electrical Utilities, Power Distribution, Energy, or Civil Engineering.
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (Diploma preferred).
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Internal Lead Auditor qualification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Grad IOSH, CMIOSH, or actively working towards professional membership.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting grid connection, substation, or renewable energy projects.
- Track record of driving continuous improvement and safety culture initiatives.
Join a growing energy infrastructure business and play a key role in shaping safety, compliance, and operational excellence across critical UK projects.
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