QHSE Manager

(FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 2 YEARS)

Rising Talent is working with a global engineering company known for innovation, precision, and technical excellence. The business has identified an internal candidate currently progressing through a career development programme with the long-term goal of stepping into the QHSE Manager position.

To support this transition, Kongsberg is looking for an experienced and well-rounded QHSE professional to take on an interim management role providing leadership, structure, and mentorship while guiding the internal candidate s development.

This is a hands-on position where you ll play a key part in strengthening quality systems and enhancing the health, safety, and environmental culture across the site.
We re looking for a professional with strong operational HSE experience, as the site involves high-risk activities such as lifting, slinging, and working at height. While operational expertise is key, the role also requires someone capable of delivering the HSEQ strategy for the site.

What s Involved:

• Lead day-to-day QHSE activities and maintain compliance to company and industry standards
• Coach and mentor the internal candidate as they develop towards the manager role
• Strengthen systems, documentation, and processes across Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental management
• Drive a proactive, continuous improvement culture across all operational teams

About You:

• Proven experience in a senior or management-level QHSE role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and regulatory compliance
• A collaborative leader with the ability to coach, influence, and develop others
• Well-rounded across all QHSE disciplines, with a particular strength in mentoring and systems improvement

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in HSE or a related discipline, or relevant professional certifications.
• Proven experience managing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
• Demonstrable experience in a Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment role.
• Membership of IOSH and IEMA is preferred.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Candidates must be BPSS cleared prior to starting and may also be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) depending on the nature of the work.

This role offers a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact helping shape both the site s QHSE culture and the next generation of leadership within the business.