QHSE&S; Manager (Site Security Responsible)

TL;DR

QHSE&S; Manager (Site Security Responsible): Lead Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Security governance for UK sites, translating global QHSE strategy into practical site actions with an accent on ISO-based management systems, audit/certification readiness, and risk & incident management. Focus on strengthening compliance with UK legislation, coordinating security requirements (including ISO/IEC 27001 controls), and driving continuous improvement across the Aberdeen site.

Location: Westhill, Aberdeen, Scotland

Company

Standalone business area within the global hirify.global Group, delivering underwater technology, marine robotics, ocean mapping, and naval surveillance solutions.

What you will do

• Maintain site-level QHSE and security governance aligned with the company Business Management System, policies, and accountability framework.
• Advise and collaborate with site leadership to ensure QHSE responsibilities, risks, and critical controls are understood and effectively managed.
• Coordinate health, safety, and environmental activities as the main UK interface with the Global QHSE Team.
• Manage certification and assurance programmes, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001; coordinate internal/external audits and corrective actions.
• Lead the local QHSE management system (e.g., Synergi or equivalent): training, incident/case management, action tracking, reporting, and dashboards.
• Act as Site Security Responsible, coordinating physical and information security requirements and supporting ISO/IEC 27001 controls.

Requirements

• Experience managing quality, health and safety, environmental, or integrated QHSE activities in an operational environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience implementing or improving management systems, policies, and operational controls.
• Experience coordinating audits/assurance activities, corrective actions, or certification programmes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence, advise, and constructively challenge stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Right to work in the UK; additional security-related screening may be required due to the role’s security responsibilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) with 35 days’ annual leave (including public holidays).
• Employer pension contribution and a benefits package including Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Company Sick Pay, and access to a Benefits Card.
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements when operational requirements allow.
• Opportunity to shape QHSE and site security practices in a visible role within an international engineering and technology organisation.
• Meaningful work supporting ocean science, the energy transition, and marine security.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a brief supporting statement explaining alignment with the essential requirements.
• Right-to-work checks for successful candidates; additional security screening may be conducted as required for the security responsibilities.