Health, Safety & Environment Manager

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead and actively shape a positive safety culture at our UKAEA South Yorkshire site in Rotherham. This operational site supports pioneering fusion engineering and world-leading scientific research, including first-of-a-kind test rigs and advanced laboratories. Working on site five days a week, you will provide visible, hands-on leadership to a diverse community of engineers, scientists, project managers, contractors and visitors. As the stand-alone HSE lead, you will act as the trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, delivering clear, confident guidance in a fast-evolving environment and playing a key role in supporting one of the UK’s most innovative clean energy programmes.

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Core responsibilities

• Act as the site’s subject matter expert for health, safety and environment
• Supervise staff and contractors on site to ensure they maintain safe working practices
• Advise and support senior managers, project teams and engineering groups in all areas of HSE
• Lead HSE planning and oversight for an ambitious capital programme, including first of a kind fusion rig development
• Conduct inspections, audits and incident reviews, promoting learning and continuous improvement
• Ensure safe, compliant operation of office, laboratories, rig‑hall and construction areas
• Build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group — from scientists to construction specialists, adapting approach as required