Description Wood is recruiting a Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manager (HSSE) to support our Process & Energy Service Line across the UK. This role could be based in Stockton, Glasgow or Ellesmere Port's office. Responsibilities Due to current business growth, Wood is recruiting a Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Manager to support our Process & Energy Service Line across the UK. Working with the Portfolio Operations Director, this role will ensure effective HSSE management across the portfolio of responsibility providing support across the full contract lifecycle from Business Development through to Execution. With the ultimate aim of keeping our people safe and secure along with protecting the environment, this role will provide timely advice and guidance on legislation, policy, management systems and client requirements to ensure risk is managed and opportunities are captured. The role will also functionally report into the Senior HSSE Manager and will ‘line manage’ an existing HSSE Team. This is a new opportunity and the successful candidate will have the freedom to shape the role in line with business needs so if you are excited by the opportunity to make a difference in a growing organisation and think you could help us on our journey, then please read on. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Embraces Wood strategic purpose, goals, and objectives and translates these into practical concepts relevant to HSE management. To integrate HSSE across the portfolio and foster a strong safety culture. Ensure contracts/locations within the portfolio are effectively planned and executed with up-to-date risk registers and HSSE Plans maintained. Create, maintain and support the delivery of an annual HSSE improvement plan within the portfolio of responsibility. To ensure compliance with legal and other requirements including compliance with agreed CDM duties. To recruit, lead and develop a HSSE team that efficiently meets the needs of the portfolio and drives best practices. Establish productive relationships with client peers ensuring periodic engagement to ensure cohesive HSSE delivery. Ensure external certifications remain operational within the portfolio of responsibility and that external surveillance is effectively accommodated. To effectively participate in the Service Line audit program ensuring a risk-based approach aligned with company policy. To ensure suppliers and contractors within the portfolio are effectively evaluated and managed as per company policy. Assist the Senior HSSE Manager in providing input into tenders. Promote HSSE best practices on contracts/projects and offices within the portfolio of responsibility. Provide support to the Business Development team ensuring our HSSE capability is adequately integrated into the Sales process. Support internal and external HSE presentation needs. Provide cross-business / pan-EMEA support as required. Ensure all key HSSE documents are created and maintained to facilitate effective work delivery. Ensure effective investigations are undertaken in a timely manner and learning shared. Actively promote safety initiatives such as Shield, Life Saving Rule and HEART etc. Promote and reward desirable safety engagement and performance. Create and monitor Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans Deputise for the Senior HSSE Manager as required. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development ; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Qualifications Essential NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent. Trained and competent Internal Auditor. RCA – Accident/incident Investigator Training, e.g. 5 Why / Helix / Taproot. Membership of a recognised HSSE related institute i.e. IOSH, MIIRSM, IEMA etc. Desirable ONC/HNC or equivalent in Technical, HSEQ or related industry. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 8 years HSE experience, preferably with some exposure to roles with supporting multi-contract/location portfolios. Some experience practicing HSSE in the Oil & Gas or similar high-hazard sector is preferred. Knowledge of HSSE standards and legal requirements. Experience of working with Quality and HSSE Management Systems. Experience leading a team is required. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Knowledge of internal and external audits and third-party certification audit practices. Personal Attributes Demonstrable working knowledge of management techniques, and department requirements. Displays emotional maturity. Understands and controls one’s emotions with empathy for others and uses these skills to lead others. Communicates effectively. Listens to understand and is able to articulate ideas and complex concepts clearly and convincingly to a wide range of audiences. Expresses ideas clearly and concisely. Seeks to understand others' perspectives. Keeps accurate and organised records. Addresses substantive conflicts and facilitates timely resolution. Builds relationships. Methodically builds collaborative relationships with customers, peers, regional knowledge networks, subordinates, and superiors to achieve business objectives. Engages others. Through active involvement, fosters teamwork, aligns differences, and leverages individual’s talents to achieve objectives. Mentors people. Consistently teaches, coaches, and mentors to help assure individual and team success as well as develop the next generation. Builds trust. Practices own chosen leadership truisms that enable others to have a firm reliance on their character and competence on their character and competence under stress. Foster the development of a common vision and collaboration among team members and teams effectively across geographical and cultural boundaries. Promotes open expression of ideas. Encourages and empowers others to achieve. Maintains a healthy balance between operational involvement and leadership.