QHSE Compliance Manager

Description

QHSE Compliance Manager – Manufacturing & Engineering

Nottingham (Multi–site with UK travel)

GBP60,000 + Bonus (typically 7.5–10%) + Fully Expensed Travel

High Autonomy and Senior Leadership Exposure

This is a high–impact QHSE leadership opportunity within a long–established, growing engineering and manufacturing group supplying into safety–critical and regulated sectors. The business has strong foundations, established ISO certifications, and a safety–first culture – but now needs a dedicated QHSE / Compliance Manager to take full ownership, streamline systems, lead audits, and drive the next phase of compliance maturity across multiple sites.

This role is not about maintaining the status quo – it's about shaping, improving, and embedding best–in–class QHSE standards across the organisation. You'll report directly to the Managing Director and be given the authority and backing to make meaningful change.

The Opportunity

QHSE responsibilities are currently spread across teams and supported by external consultants. The business now wants to bring leadership fully in–house and appoint someone who can take control, create structure, and build a more integrated compliance framework. Within 12 months, this role is expected to evolve – with improved systems, clearer ownership, and stronger cross–site alignment driven by you. This is ideal for someone who enjoys building, influencing, and leading from the front.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage QHSE and regulatory compliance across manufacturing sitesOwn and develop ISO systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001Lead internal and external audits and certification programmesDrive rollout of additional certifications across sitesIntegrate satellite sites into the central compliance frameworkManage audit schedules, corrective actions, and compliance registersStrengthen health & safety practices within heavy machinery and production environmentsConduct risk assessments for equipment, processes, and new installationsImprove inspection and reporting structuresReview and streamline complaint and quality issue workflowsDevelop and update policies, SOPs, and compliance proceduresLiaise with regulators and certification bodiesBuild strong working relationships across production, engineering, and design teamsSupport gradual transition away from external compliance consultants

The Environment

Engineering & heavy manufacturing settingMachinery, production, and assembly operationsMulti–site UK footprint plus small international design functionSupplying into regulated and infrastructure sectorsStrong operational backbone with leadership committed to compliance investment

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in QHSE / Compliance leadership within manufacturing or engineeringStrong working knowledge of ISO 9001 essentialISO 14001 and ISO 45001 experience highly desirableNEBOSH qualification strongly preferredExperience in machinery, production, or technical environmentsConfident leading audits and certification processesStrong communicator who can influence at shop–floor and senior levelsComfortable working cross–functionally without large direct teamsPractical, visible, hands–on leadership styleAble to travel between sites and stay overnight when requiredSomeone who wants ownership and the freedom to improve systems

This could suit an experienced QHSE Manager or a senior advisor ready to step up into a broader leadership remit.

Ad ID: 5417988686