HSE Manager

Kensa Heat Pumps Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a dedicated HSE Manager to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. This pivotal role involves developing HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, and leading a small team to foster a culture of safety and sustainability. Join a mission-driven team focused on innovative heating solutions that contribute to the UK’s net-zero carbon targets. With a commitment to employee development and well-being, this opportunity promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday increasing to 30 days

Pension scheme

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE roles within construction or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies in line with industry regulations.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and ensure ISO certifications are maintained.

Skills

HSE regulations knowledge

Risk management

Compliance standards

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Training development

Education

IOSH membership

Experience in HSE role

ISO management systems knowledge

Job description

Join to apply for the HSE Manager role at Kensa

This range is provided by Kensa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Working Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday

Salary £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)

About Kensa Group

The UK’s heating system is outdated, costing both people and the planet too much. At Kensa, we’ve been leading the charge since 1999, manufacturing and installing affordable, green heating solutions with minimal impact on the electricity grid. We’re responsible for over half the ground source heat pumps installed in the UK. Our networked heat pumps are the cheapest, cleanest way to heat and cool millions of homes and businesses, and even entire towns. By 2040, up to 8,000 homes a week could be connecting to these heat networks, eliminating 17Mt of CO2 a year, equivalent to that of over half of all UK flights. In leading the networked heat pump sector, Kensa will expand to install 50,000 heat pumps a year and employ 1,500. It’s time to leave high bills and emissions behind.

We’re making heating better—for people, for the planet, and for the future.

About The Role

The HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

The role is varied and offers an opportunity to work on risk management in different environments daily. This ranges from construction operations, building heat networks to high rise buildings, manufacturing heat pumps in our factory in Truro, to monitoring the risks associated with all the support activities required in a business of our size and complexity.

You will report to the Director of SHEQ and manage a small team of support staff who are engaged on SHEQ systems and site-wide compliance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and implement HSE policies in line with industry regulations and best practices.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to management and employees on all HSE matters.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and site inspections to identify hazards and drive compliance.
• Ensure ISO certifications are maintained.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver HSE training programmes and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and ensure adherence to legislation, including CDM and the Building Safety Act.
• Monitor and report on key HSE performance indicators.
• Support sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstratable experience in an HSE role within construction or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering HSE training.
• IOSH membership (working toward Chartered status preferred).
• Experience with ISO management systems (45001, 14001).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and HSE innovation.
• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to sustainable and affordable heating solutions.
• Innovation: Engage in meaningful projects that contribute directly to the UK’s net-zero carbon targets.
• Values-driven: Work in a supportive, inclusive environment where integrity, respect, and teamwork are valued.

How Will Kensa Support You?

• We encourage and support development, including internal and external courses, learning, study, and software, all bespoke to you.
• Wellbeing: free 24/7 access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Support for a balanced work-life approach, enabling remote or hybrid work settings.
• 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days (plus bank holidays) for 5+ years’ service.
• Private Health Insurance is available after one year of service.
• Automatic enrolment in our company pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help lower your carbon footprint whilst boosting endorphins and your health.
• Team Culture: Regular Kensa events and activities for staff and families, encouraging us to celebrate, connect, and enjoy work together.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to Kensa and help drive the UK’s transition to sustainable heating, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of our journey towards a cleaner, more sustainable future!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Other

Industries

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing