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Our client is looking to recruit a QHSE Lead on an initial 3-6 month basis.
This is a key role responsible for leading the day-to-day coordination and continual improvement of our clients Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across our international business.
The job you’ll do
*Reporting to the Group QHSE Manager, you’ll work with colleagues across the UK, France, Belgium and Italy to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement and promote a positive safety culture.
*While the role includes responsibility for management systems, audits and compliance activities, it is also a hands-on operational position.
*You’ll be actively involved in supporting office-based health and safety, hybrid and remote working arrangements, mandatory training programmes, risk assessments, incident management and employee wellbeing initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
*This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a broad QHSE remit within an established international engineering consultancy.
*This role could suit someone who:-
*Enjoys balancing operational improvement with practical day-to-day delivery.
*Likes working with people and influencing positive behaviours.
*Takes a pragmatic approach to health, safety and compliance.
*Is confident building relationships with employees, managers and leadership teams.
*Enjoys working across multiple countries, cultures and business functions.
*Wants to play a visible role in strengthening safety culture across an international organisation.
*You Will:-
*Coordinate and support clients Integrated Management System across the Group
*Lead internal audit programmes and support external certification audits.
*Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
*Provide practical day-to-day health and safety support across office, hybrid and remote working environments.
*Coordinate workplace risk assessments, DSE assessments and office inspections.
*Oversee mandatory training requirements and support training compliance across all entities
*Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective action management.
*Monitor QHSE performance and prepare management reporting and KPI analysis.
*Maintain QHSE policies, procedures and guidance documentation.
*Support emergency preparedness activities and business continuity initiatives.
*Work closely with operational, engineering, HR and business support teams to promote best practice.
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, safety culture and business performance.
*Act as a key point of contact for auditors, certification bodies, training providers and regulatory stakeholders.
About You
*Experience in a QHSE, Health & Safety, Compliance or Management Systems role
*Good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
*Experience supporting or leading internal and external audits.
*Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
*Experience undertaking or coordinating risk assessments and investigations.
*Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities across a fast-paced international business.
*NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
The Rewards and the Benefits
*Competitive salary.
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
*Ongoing professional development and training.
*International exposure across multiple European operations.
*Opportunity to contribute directly to the business.