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Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Job description

​Our client, a growing renewable energy business, is looking for an experienced HSEQ & Compliance Manager to take ownership of health, safety, governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys working at the intersection of legal, operational and strategic risk management.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as the first point of contact for legal, contractual, compliance and H&S queries

  • Managing relationships with outsourced legal counsel, translating business needs into clear instructions and summarising advice for decision-makers

  • Owning governance and company secretarial matters, supporting Directors with statutory duties and filings

  • Overseeing the contract management framework, including templates, approvals, negotiation coordination and risk oversight

  • Managing regulatory and compliance frameworks in line with applicable legislation, Ofgem guidance and industry codes

  • Leading internal audits, compliance reviews and accreditation activity, including ISO certifications

  • Owning Health & Safety policies, practices and external certifications

  • Managing data protection compliance (UK GDPR), including policies, breaches, SARs and third-party assurance

  • Coordinating disputes, claims and regulatory issues, managing external advisers and associated costs

  • Promoting a strong culture of compliance, accountability and ethical behaviour across the business

What we’re looking for:
  • Experience in compliance, HSEQ, legal operations, or risk within regulated sectors (energy or infrastructure preferred)

  • Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and governance requirements

  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and external advisers

  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent organisational skills