HSEQ Manager

Humber Recruitment are pleased to be resourcing a Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager for a valued client of ours in Preston.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Develop, implement and continuously review company HSEQ policies, procedures, and safe systems of work in line with current legislation and NASC guidance
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Work at Height Regulations, TG20, SG4, CDM Regulations, and other relevant statutory requirements
• Carry out proactive site safety audits, scaffold inspections and behavioral safety tours, producing written reports with clear corrective actions
• Ensure all RAMS (risk assessments, method statements) are suitable, sufficient, and communicated effectively
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, producing root cause analysis and driving lessons learned across the business
• Maintain records of statutory inspections for scaffolds, lifting equipment, vehicles and PPE
• Liaise directly with clients, principal contractors, auditors and regulatory bodies (HSE, local authorities) on compliance and safety matters

Training & Competence

• Identify training needs across all operational roles (scaffolders, supervisors, managers) and maintain training matrices
• Ensure compliance with CISRS requirements for scaffolders
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings both on-site and in-office
• Work with external training providers to coordinate specialist and refresher training
• Coach managers and supervisors on safety leadership and compliance

Quality & Accreditation

• Manage and maintain company accreditations (e.g. CHAS, SafeContractor, Achilles, Constructionline, ISO if applicable)
• Support annual audits, assessments, and external inspections
• Ensure HSEQ documentation is up to date and readily available for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and client tenders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across operations, identifying opportunities to raise safety and quality standards

Culture & Engagement

• Drive a positive safety culture, empowering employees at all levels to take ownership for safe working
• Recognise and reward good safety behaviours
• Communicate clearly and consistently, ensuring all operatives and managers understand safety requirements and expectations
• Build strong working relationships with site teams, contracts managers, and operational leaders

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)
• In-depth knowledge of scaffolding, access systems, and relevant HSE/NASC regulations
• Strong track record in a similar HSEQ role within scaffolding, construction or heavy industry
• Experience carrying out inspections, audits and investigations
• Full UK driving licence (regular travel to sites is required)

Desirable:

• Membership of IOSH/working towards Grad IOSH or Chartered status
• CISRS Scaffold Inspection qualification
• Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001)
• Experience managing ISO systems
• First Aid at Work (or higher)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, hands-on, and visible leader
• Confident in influencing behaviours at all levels
• Strong communication and presentation skills (able to speak with operatives through to board members)
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to balance operational demands with compliance

What’s On Offer To You

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development, training and membership support (IOSH, NEBOSH, CISRS, etc)
• Opportunity to shape and lead HSEQ within a growing, respected scaffolding/access business

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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