# HSQE Manager

**Company:** [Primech Building Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/f8iw5kMFis69ptChEgGm3u.md)
**Location:** Gillingham, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** HR

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## Description

**About the role**

The HSQE Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Primech’s integrated Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) Management Systems.

The role provides both **strategic oversight and operational leadership**, ensuring all HSQE processes are compliant, effective, and embedded into day-to-day operations across the business.

Acting as the organisation’s **technical authority on HSQE matters**, the HSQE Manager will ensure systems are not only compliant with legislation and ISO standards, but also practical, efficient, and aligned to operational delivery.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Governance & Compliance**

-   Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve HSQE Management Systems
-   Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation, including Health & Safety and Environmental regulations
-   Maintain ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and ensure ongoing compliance
-   Regularly review and update policies, procedures, and processes in line with business needs and best practice

**Audit, Assurance & Certification**

-   Plan and conduct internal audits across all HSQE functions
-   Coordinate external audits and ensure successful outcomes
-   Manage corrective actions and ensure timely closure
-   Produce audit reports, compliance insights, and performance data for senior management

**Risk Management & Operational Control**

-   Lead risk assessment processes across all operational areas
-   Ensure hazards are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled
-   Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance and safe working practices
-   Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring root cause analysis and action plans
-   Oversee contractor compliance, inductions, and on-site safety performance

**Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement**

-   Ensure quality processes align with ISO 9001 standards
-   Monitor non-conformances and drive corrective actions
-   Work closely with operational teams to ensure customer requirements are met
-   Lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments

**Environmental Management**

-   Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and environmental legislation
-   Conduct environmental impact assessments and maintain risk registers
-   Oversee waste management, emissions, and sustainability initiatives
-   Support delivery of environmental and sustainability objectives

**Leadership, Culture & Training**

-   Promote a strong HSQE culture across all areas of the business
-   Provide expert guidance and support to managers and employees
-   Deliver HSQE training, workshops, and toolbox talks
-   Engage with teams across sites to drive awareness and compliance
-   Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external bodies

**Strategic & Reporting Responsibilities**

-   Develop and review HSQE strategy aligned to business objectives
-   Monitor KPIs and report on HSQE performance to senior leadership
-   Identify opportunities for risk reduction and operational improvement
-   Support long-term business growth through effective HSQE governance

## Requirements

**Essential Qualifications & Experience**

-   NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
-   Proven experience in a HSQE leadership role
-   Experience leading audits and managing certification processes
-   Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
-   Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and deliver engaging briefings.
-   Confident working within site-based environments and engaging with operational teams and contractors.
-   High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
-   Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to various sites.

**Desirable (But Not Essential)**

-   NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

-   Experience in facilities management, construction, or a similar environment

-   Experience leading audits and managing certification processes

## Benefits

**Working Hours/Contract**

-   Office based role with regular travel across operational locations
-   Typical working hours: **07:30 – 16:30 / 08:00 – 17:00** (may vary depending on operational needs)
-   ASAP start preferred

**Pay & Benefits**

-   **Competitive salary**
-   Ongoing career development plan including the opportunity to grow with Primech during its rapid rate of expansion, including Annual Progression Meetings
-   Apple IT Equipment
-   Company Pension
-   21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
-   Ongoing Training and Professional Development
-   On-site gym

**Additional Information**

-   Travel across the South East will be required as part of this role