HSEQ Manager

Location United Kingdom
Discipline: Solar
Contact name: Amelia Yates

Contact email: amelia.yates@zero-global.com
Job ref: 1420
Published: 6 days ago
Job Title – HSEQ Manager     

Their Purpose – A well-established and fast-growing developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar PV projects in the UK. Focused on delivering clean, sustainable energy, they have a strong pipeline of grid-scale developments and are rapidly expanding.

Location &, flexibility – Hybrid working with Nationwide travel required to project sites

Salary & Benefits – Up to £80k base (Heavily DOE) + 10% company performance bonus + £5,500 car allowance per year,  Opportunity for career growth, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Employee pension scheme up to 5%
 
About the Job:
As HSEQ Manager, you will lead and manage health safety, environment and quality activities across both construction and operational renewable energy projects.
This is a highly visible, hands-on role requiring regular engagement with site teams, contractors, operational personnel and senior leadership. You will be responsible for driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry standards, and continually improving integrated management systems across the business.
  • Lead and continuously improve Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures and management systems.
  • Promote a positive safety culture through regular engagement with employees, contractors and site teams.
  • Conduct site audits, inspections and compliance reviews across operational and construction projects.
  • Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with HSEQ legislation, CDM Regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Support electrical safety frameworks, HV procedures and operational controls.
  • Review contractor documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans, and monitor contractor performance.
  • Manage environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and environmental incident reporting.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, certifications and management reviews.
  • Monitor HSEQ performance metrics and provide reporting to senior management.
  • Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure governance requirements are met.
  • Deliver HSEQ training, competency programmes and practical support to operational and project teams.
  • Work closely with construction, O&M and senior leadership teams to manage risk and drive best practice across the business.
About you:
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior HSEQ role within renewable energy, utilities, construction, infrastructure or a related sector.
  • Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and HSEQ best practice.
  • Experience managing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
  • Practical experience working within construction, renewable energy, utilities or HV electrical environments.
  • Ability to manage contractor and subcontractor compliance across multiple sites and projects.
  • Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
  • Proactive, hands-on and pragmatic approach to HSEQ management.
  • Full UK Driving Licence with willingness to travel to operational and construction sites.
If this one isn't quite right for you, then please still get in touch to discuss any other vacancies we have across the team.  

Please send your CV to Amelia.yates@zero-global.com