The Company:
OXBO are partnered with a fast-growing UK IPP delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they’re looking for a Health and Safety Manager (QHSE).
As Health and Safety Manager (QHSE), you’ll be responsible for leading projects from kick-off through to O&M handover, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across safety, quality, and compliance.
The Benefits:
* Competitive Salary + Annual bonus scheme.
* Car allowance.
* Remote working, with site visits as required.
* Fast-growing IPP with real projects, and a hands of management style.
What you will be doing:
* Lead QHSE from Client’s perspective across multiple battery energy storage (BESS) projects.
* Ensure all incidents and cases are recorded, tracked, and resolved effectively.
* Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with QHSE standards.
* Support delivery teams in meeting safety, quality, cost, time, and risk objectives.
* Conduct site visits, audits, and stakeholder engagement activities.
* Oversee commissioning quality processes (FAT/SAT/SIT) and non-conformance tracking.
* Produce reports for senior leadership and board-level review.
* Continuously improve QHSE systems, processes, and performance.
* Represent the business at stakeholder and industry events.
* General support of the delivery team and aiding in continuous improvement of QHSE processes.
What you will bring:
* 3+ years’ experience in QHSE within renewables, energy infrastructure, or construction.
* Experience across battery energy storage (BESS) or similar renewable technologies (highly desirable).
* NEBOSH (General or Construction) or IOSH Managing Safely certification.
* Strong understanding of QHSE systems, reporting, and compliance.
* Experience working with contractors, landowners, and external stakeholders.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused.
* Knowledge of UK grid connections and safety standards (desirable).