QHSE Manager

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Travel: UK travel required, with occasional overnight stays

We are currently recruiting for an experienced QHSE Manager to support the continued growth of a well-established engineering and maintenance business.

This is a key management role responsible for developing and maintaining the organisation’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) systems, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance and promoting a strong QHSE culture across operational teams.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, engineers, supervisors and clients, providing practical QHSE support across maintenance contracts, mobilisations, bids and small works projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve QHSE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, regulations and customer requirements.
• Maintain and develop systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Carry out internal audits, site inspections, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor QHSE performance, KPIs and produce management reports.
• Provide QHSE guidance, coaching and training to managers, supervisors and operational teams.
• Support bids, mobilisations and improvement programmes from a QHSE perspective.
• Manage contractor and supplier QHSE compliance and audits.
• Maintain QHSE documentation, records and accreditation requirements.
• Manage annual accreditation renewals and support the achievement of new accreditations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, auditors, certification bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Promote a positive and proactive QHSE culture throughout the organisation.

About You

We are looking for an experienced QHSE professional with the credibility to influence at management level and the practical ability to work alongside engineers and operational teams.

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QHSE/HSE management role.
• NEBOSH qualification with IOSH membership or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience within building services, facilities management, M&E or engineering contracting.
• Experience covering maintenance, small works or project environments.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and reporting abilities.
• High attention to detail with a strong compliance mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
• Internal auditor training for ISO standards would be advantageous.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma or progression towards Chartered IOSH membership.
• Formal environmental or safety management qualifications.
• Engineering or Facilities Management qualification.
• Experience managing ISO certification transitions or new accreditations.
• Familiarity with CAFM or compliance management systems.

Some Benefits

• £60,000 – £65,000 salary
• Pension scheme
• Gym, fitness and lifestyle discounts
• Employee referral and recognition schemes
• Salary sacrifice scheme

If you are an experienced QHSE Manager with an engineering, M&E or FM background and are looking for a role where you can have a genuine impact on safety, quality, compliance and business growth, we would be keen to hear from you.