Ready for a new challenge? We're seeking an enthusiastic HSE Manager to join our innovative QHSE team at Geoquip Marine, a leading Geotechnical site investigation company dedicated to the renewable energy sector.

At Geoquip Marine, we are committed to delivering safe and dependable offshore geotechnical investigations on a global scale. Recognised for our unwavering dedication to excellence, we are proud to have been nominated for multiple entries at the esteemed Ground Engineering Awards in 2023.

Your impact:

In this role, you’ll lead the operational and safety personnel within the HSE function, ensuring our offshore and onshore operations meet the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements. You'll drive a culture of continuous improvement, provide essential training, and play a key role in keeping our people and operations safe.

The person:

• Diploma or equivalent in HSE, Management or related field
• Significant experience in a high level management position, preferably in geotechnical, offshore, oil and gas, construction, or marine industries
• Strong knowledge in HSE legislation and guidance
• Proven experience in managing operational teams and promoting cultural change
• Proven experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/14001/45001) preferred
• Investigation training
• Required to pass medical examinations for offshore work and must be willing to travel to offshore and site visits when needed
• Adaptable to a dynamic work environment and regulatory changes
• Required to mobilise to operational assets at short notice

The job:

• Implementing comprehensive health, safety and environmental procedures in accordance with legal and corporate guidelines and business requirements.
• Leading investigations to ensure root causes are established, improvement actions are identified.
• Ensuring lessons learned are established from investigations and circulated across the fleet.
• Sourcing and distributing external lessons learned to promote best practice.
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards and developing preventative strategies.
• Ensuring team members training is maintained to ensure awareness and understanding of HSE practices and legislation.
• Being a visible leader across all business assets.
• Assisting with emergency response initiatives and scheduling. Auditing responses and provide feedback.
• Maintaining current knowledge of legislation and regulatory requirements related to health, safety and environmental matters that impact the organisation.
• Collaborating with internal leadership on all matters related to HSE.
• Building and maintaining working relationships with project management and rig management.
• Leading, coaching and mentoring direct reports in behavioural change and culture.
• Driving company cultural initiatives across the business and provide feedback on performance.
• Consistently striving for best in class and lead by example.
• Managing the Safety Management System (SMS), all events and management of actions relating to events.
• Developing and maintaining documentation relating to HSE initiatives.
• Assisting with the implementation of quarterly themes.
• Liaising with Engineering and Operations Departments to assess HSE impact and facilitate preventative measures for health and safety into project planning.
• Managing and leading a team of HSE personnel, completing performance reviews and appraisals.
• Providing HSE support to new business assets from cradle to grave.
• Proving coaching and mentoring to assigned assets offshore leadership teams.
• Any other duties deemed necessary, within the boundaries of the role and the incumbent's competence

What can we offer?

• Flexible working
• Private Healthcare with Eye Care & Dental, Income Protection, Life Assurance
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Highly competitive salary
• Additional salary uplift when working offshore
• Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Gym Membership Scheme
• Support to achieving professional development qualifications
• Join our People and Culture team for fun employee events