HSE Manager UK

We’re looking for an experienced HSE Department Manager (Tenders & Projects) to manage Health, Safety & Environmental performance across our UK customer tender pipeline and project portfolio.

You’ll set the governance and standards, lead a specialist team of employees and consultants, and partner with project/tender leaders to deliver safe, compliant and effective execution across offshore, nearshore and onshore works.

Main Responsibilities:

• Own HS&E governance for tenders and projects (plans, risk/RAMS oversight, audits, KPIs, escalation and learning).
• Manage and resource the Tender & Projects HS&E capability (mobilisation, utilisation, competence, performance, continuity).
• Assure HS&E and environmental compliance to legal, customer and contract/permit requirements.
• Provide senior HS&E interface to customers and internal stakeholders (Project/Tender Directors, Marine, Engineering, QA, Legal/Contracts, Procurement, HR).
• Implement continuous improvements in reporting, standards, templates and project learning.

Your profile

• Relevant degree (Engineering, Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Business or similar).
• Significant HS&E leadership experience in complex infrastructure / offshore / marine / construction environments.
• Solid understanding of legal, regulatory and contractual HS&E requirements and how to translate them into practical controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage consultant-heavy delivery models and contractor/subcontractor interfaces.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma or equivalent desirable).
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (ISO 14001 Internal Auditor desirable).
• Fluent English;
• Willing to travel to sites/vessels and offices as needed.

If you’re ready to improve HS&E performance at scale and support the delivery of major high-voltage cable projects, we’d like to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a short note on your relevant project/tender HS&E leadership experience.

Contribute to NKT’s global growth journey

 NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We focus on promoting gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your skills in an international setting, work on impactful projects and collaborate with experienced colleagues. You will be part of a company that plays a key role in the green transition and offers career development in a steadily growing and supportive environment.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 5th June 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Simon Warrilow simon.warrilow@nkt.com For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to UK.HR@nkt.com Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com