HSE Manager (Nuclear)

Osprey believes that innovative, precision-engineering logistics , by land and by water, can transform the way critical UK infrastructure is built. We bring together the very best multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery team to accelerate projects, enhance safety, and work side by side with clients to solve the most complex construction challenges.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSE Nuclear Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental performance across our nuclear projects. Reporting to the Group HSE Manager, you will provide leadership to HSE teams, drive compliance with regulatory and client requirements, and champion a strong nuclear safety culture. Working closely with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders, you will oversee HSE governance, audits, inspections, investigations and training, while supporting the continuous improvement of management systems, policies and processes.

Work Rotation - Monday-Friday

What You'll do

Lead and manage a team of HSE Supervisors, providing direction, coaching and support across a portfolio of nuclear projects.

Drive compliance with company HSE policies, management systems and relevant nuclear industry legislation, ensuring the highest standards are consistently maintained .

Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Osprey's HSE Management System in collaboration with the Group HSE Manager and Quality team.

Champion a positive health, safety and environmental culture, promoting industry-leading behaviours and embedding best practice across all project activities.

Provide strategic HSE guidance and assurance to project teams, supporting the successful delivery of the organisation's health and safety objectives .

Monitor, analyse and report HSE performance metrics, trends and compliance data, contributing to governance reporting for the Senior Leadership Team.

Build strong working relationships with employees, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure effective management of HSE risks and responsibilities.

Support the delivery of HSE communications, ensuring policies, procedures, updates and expectations are clearly understood and implemented throughout the business.

Conduct and oversee audits, inspections and compliance reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented.

Review and support the preparation of risk assessments, method statements and other HSE documentation to ensure robust risk controls are in place.

Skills & Experience

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6)

Chartered membership of IOSH (or working towards)

Nuclear-specific safety training/qualification

Environmental Management and Incident Investigation quals (Desirable)

Proven experience in a Health, Safety and Environmental management role within the nuclear, highly regulated, engineering or construction sectors.

Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing HSE teams to deliver high standards of performance and compliance.

standards of performance and compliance.

Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and industry best practices relevant to nuclear projects.

Experience developing, implementing and continuously improving HSE management systems, policies and procedures.

25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Life insurance cover

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Family friend policies

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Get Active from Aviva - Gym discounts up to 40% off

Support your career development through our success management process

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