Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a SHEQ Manager for its site in Derby with 1 day office work in Peterborough.
The strategically important SHEQ Manager role comes with a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, private medical cover, pension and flexible working.
If you're a SHEQ Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the SHEQ Manager role
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:
Develop and implement a standardised Safety Management System across multiple operational sites.
Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and drive continuous improvement through Safety Improvement Plans.
Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and incident investigations, identifying root causes and sharing lessons learned.
Act as an ambassador for health, safety, environment and quality across the business.
Lead environmental compliance activities and ensure adherence to permit requirements and regulatory expectations.
Maintain and improve Environmental Management Systems and support PAS 110 accreditation.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Lead, motivate and develop site-based operational teams to strengthen SHEQ capability and performance.
Support SHEQ training plans, inductions, competency assessments and performance monitoring.
Build strong relationships with regulators and external stakeholders including the HSE and Environment Agency.
Manage ISO systems, quality standards and environmental initiatives such as waste reduction.
Support plant productivity, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and report SHEQ KPIs, audit findings and compliance performance to senior management.
Support budget management, procurement and SHEQ-related cost control initiatives.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Experience within an anaerobic digestion plant or similar industrial/process environment.
3-5 years' experience in SHEQ management within operational, manufacturing or construction environments.
Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
WAMITAB or Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC).
NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification.
Strong understanding of PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and DSEAR regulations.
Experience managing contractors, RAMS, permit to work systems and compliance processes.
Proven experience managing HSE across multiple operational sites.
Strong problem-solving, coaching and incident investigation capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Personal skills
The SHEQ Manager role would suit someone who is:
Proactive, organised and safety focused.
A strong communicator with leadership and analytical skills.
Comfortable working independently and making informed decisions.
Able to balance hands-on operational involvement with managerial responsibilities.
Collaborative and capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Committed to sustainability and continuous improvement.
Salary and benefits of the SHEQ Manager role
£55,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience.
Private medical and healthcare benefits.
PPE and training provided.
40 hours per week.
1 day working from home.
Minimum 1 office day per week based at PE26FT.
Permanent, full-time opportunity within a growing renewable energy business.
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