Job Description
Health & Safety Manager (HSQE)Location - NorthamptonHours - Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pmSalary - £50,000 – £55,000 per annumAbout the Role We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation who are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager (HSQE) to lead and develop their Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental strategy. This is a senior-level role, reporting directly to the Senior Management Team and Directors, with responsibility for ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and embedding a strong safety culture across workshop and site-based operations. The environment includes high-risk activities such as lifting operations, working at height, heavy plant usage and complex installation projects - making this a hands-on and highly influential position.Key ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety Leadership
* Develop, implement and continuously improve the Health & Safety Management System.
* Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations including:
o LOLER
o PUWER
o CDM Regulations 2015
o Work at Height Regulations 2005
o COSHH Regulations 2002
* Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
* Conduct site inspections and internal audits across workshop and project sites.
* Develop safe systems of work for mechanical and steel operations.
* Monitor H&S KPIs and report performance to senior leadership.
* Promote a proactive, positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
ISO & Compliance Management
* Manage and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering:
o ISO 9001
o ISO 14001
o ISO 45001
* Lead external surveillance and re-certification audits.
* Conduct internal audits and management reviews.
* Oversee document control and compliance records.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Risk & Operational Support
* Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
* Maintain risk registers and ensure mitigation controls are effective.
* Support planning for high-risk works including lifting and working at height.
* Manage subcontractor pre-qualification and competency assessments.
* Maintain COSHH assessments and related documentation.
Training & Development
* Identify training needs and maintain a company-wide training matrix.
* Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
* Ensure workforce competency for high-risk activities.
* Maintain up-to-date training and certification records.
What They Are Looking For Essential:
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or HSQE leadership role.
* Experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Desirable:
* Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
* Experience within mechanical, structural steel, construction or heavy engineering environments.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Proactive, solutions-focused and commercially aware.
* High attention to detail.
* Confident working independently and as part of a senior leadership team.
If you are an experienced HSQE professional looking for a strategic and impactful role in a technically challenging environment, please apply for a confidential conversation with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!