HSEQ Lead Job at South Kessock Full Time

Title: HSEQ Lead Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Summary: Our client is seeking a proactive HSEQ Lead to support the delivery of their Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality programme. This is a hands-on role in a unique setting, ideal for someone passionate about safety, sustainability, and working in dynamic environments. The role: The HSEQ Lead is responsible for setting and maintaining Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards. The role oversees compliance, training, incident management, policies and procedures, waste and water management, and supports all teams in working safely and responsibly. Lead the safety culture, coordinate emergency preparedness, and ensure that HSEQ considerations are embedded across daily operations and long-term projects. Core Responsibilities: Set the overall Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards and ensure they are implemented consistently across all teams. Maintain and develop the HSEQ management system, including policies, procedures, risk assessments and incident reporting. Lead the incident investigation process, ensuring root-cause analysis, follow-up actions and learning reviews. Oversee statutory compliance across all relevant areas (e.g. H&S regulations, environmental obligations, waste, water quality, fuel storage). Act as the senior point of contact for HSEQ matters across the business, and with regulators and external partners. Monitor performance through KPIs and audits. Ensure that HSEQ considerations are embedded into all projects, maintenance plans and operational decisions. Person Specification: Essential Skills & Experience Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and environmental regulations. Demonstrable experience in a HSEQ management role or similar leadership position. Proven ability to write and maintain processes, policies, risk assessments and safety documentation. Experience running incident investigations and presenting findings to senior leaders. Confident communicator with the ability to influence behaviours across varied teams. Practical mindset and comfortable working in a hands-on environment. Good analytical skills and attention to detail. Experience designing and delivering training. Desirable Skills and Qualifications NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards it). Experience in quality systems, audits or ISO frameworks. Familiarity with emergency response coordination-based operations. Environmental or sustainability experience, particularly in waste, water, biodiversity or fuel systems. Experience working within small, multi disciplinary teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency across sites. Our client offers a competitive salary range, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth. Benefits: Company Pension Scheme. Employee healthcare scheme. Training and development opportunities. Generous annual leave entitlement. Discretionary annual bonus. xxuwjjq Staff accommodation available.