HSSEQ Manager

About Venterra: Venterra is a global wind energy services company, engineering, building and supporting major wind and renewables projects around the world. Our clear purpose: accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the go-to services provider and strategic partner for the rapidly expanding wind industry. Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality. We offer specialised services across the entire project lifecycle, including: Geoscience consultancy Environmental expertise Design services Project advisory Survey capabilities Construction support & back-deck mission equipment By acquiring and bringing together leading offshore engineering and marine science companies like Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions, CAPE Holland, INSPIRE Environmental, Partrac and Ordtek, we provide the most comprehensive services and expertise in the market. And we're not done growing yet, which means there are plenty of exciting career opportunities on offer for our team. At Venterra, sustainability, safety, and quality are prioritised in everything we do, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients. Why join Venterra? Shape the future of energy: Dive into groundbreaking renewables projects that are literally changing the world. Master the renewables landscape: Gain unique, full-spectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction. Go global, make waves: Our worldwide projects aren't just pins on a map – they're tickets to diverse experiences, cultures and challenges, with plenty of international travel opportunities on offer. Accelerate your career: We don't just talk about growth – we fuel it. Access cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space. Be a force for good: Join a team where your values align with your work. We're committed to cultivating a culture of equality, diversity, and positive impact through our work. By joining us, you'll play a direct role in growing the renewables sector while building a career in an exciting, global industry. Our Geoscience team: Venterra’s Geoscience team is made up of market-leading experts from Ordtek, GDG, and Partrac. We offer unparalleled site characterisation, geoscience management, sediment processes, UXO management, and GIS and data services, tailored to meet the comprehensive needs of our clients. Our Design Team: Venterra's Design team incorporates the design and analysis of foundations and substations for Floating and fixed Offshore Wind, Monopiles and Jackets, T&I, Onshore and Offshore substation design and Onshore Renewables. Our Advisory Team: Venterra's Advisory team incorporates those services which are offered to wind farm developers at the early DEVEX stages. Services such as Grid Advisory & Infrastructure Security, Development and Market Intelligence, Government Advisory, Business Case and Commercial Support, Due Diligence, Wind Resource & Energy Yield Analysis and Project & Package Management. The HSSEQ Manager will measure and report progress and be highly effective at driving forward the HSSEQ strategy and programme. Key responsibilities: Working with key members of the Venterra teams and with the Venterra Group functional HSSEQ team: To ensure that applicable HSSEQ legislation and best practice is understood and applied to ensure organisational compliance throughout project delivery and within respective service line facilities. Development, review and continual improvement of the HSSEQ Management System. Co-ordination, implementation and maintenance of all project HSSEQ documentation in accordance with the HSSEQ Management System. Compliance with Client specific HSE programmes, initiatives or other external certification schemes. Provide expert advice on health, safety, and environmental matters in both onshore and offshore environments. Provision of operational HSE support to relevant worksites, mobilisation sites and vessels as required. Monitoring and reporting on project HSSEQ performance, ensuring any potential deficiencies or urgent matters are brought to the attention of management. To manage internal and external audits, along with conducting verification activities to maintain operational HSSEQ compliance. To produce and deliver HSE inductions and associated project related HSE training, ensuring active learning and distribution of critical HSE information. To monitor and advise / report on areas of non-compliance to legislation or adherence to the HSSEQ Management System. To monitor and oversee that all HSSEQ actions are suitable registered, monitored and closed out in a timely manner. To be responsible for the process of identification, recording, investigation and follow up of HSSEQ related incidents and accidents. Participation in the process for managing Sub-Contractor HSEQ performance. To continually promote and support improvements to HSSEQ culture and values of the business and its Clients. Supporting in design, delivery and ongoing enterprise risk management activities and emergency response procedures. Proactive engagement with Client HSSEQ teams to ensure a collaborative approach and alignment to HSSEQ management on contracts with potential need for interfacing on studies, workshops, investigations, reporting, data gathering and general client liaison. To oversee and participate where required in project or site risk management processes in conjunction with project teams. To participate in tender / project risk review processes. Development of HSE material and campaigns for the purposes of knowledge sharing and promotion of best practices. Review and prepare analytics for leading and lagging indicators and identify/report any trends, ensuring that there is appropriate response to prevent future occurrence. Conduct and support HSE Leadership Visits to Client Sites onshore and offshore where applicable. To ensure HSSEQ performance data is accurate and available for inclusion within relevant reports within Venterra and externally as required. To provide input into the HSSEQ functional annual budget planning process. Requirements: 5 Years in discipline related role Industry experience Health and Safety Diploma (NVQ Level 6) or equivalent qualification / experience Chartered Member of IOSH Experience and understanding of ISO Management Systems and Standards, HSE Legislation / Regulations, Risk Management Application, Auditing, Inspection, Incident Management and Emergency Response IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages Strong presentation skills and ability to provide training / coaching Willingness to travel to worksites as required and work flexible hours to suit project requirements. Fluent in English (both written and oral). Enthusiastic attitude, excellent communication skills and works well in teams. Able to adapt quickly to a fast-moving environment. At Venterra: At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.