Temporary QHSE Lead

MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client is looking to recruit a QHSE Lead on an initial 3-6 month basis. This is a key role responsible for leading the day-to-day coordination and continual improvement of our clients Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental activities across our international business. The job you’ll do • Reporting to the Group QHSE Manager, you'll work with colleagues across the UK, France, Belgium and Italy to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement and promote a positive safety culture. • While the role includes responsibility for management systems, audits and compliance activities, it is also a hands-on operational position. • You'll be actively involved in supporting office-based health and safety, hybrid and remote working arrangements, mandatory training programmes, risk assessments, incident management and employee wellbeing initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. • This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a broad QHSE remit within an established international engineering consultancy. • This role could suit someone who:- • Enjoys balancing operational improvement with practical day-to-day delivery. • Likes working with people and influencing positive behaviours. • Takes a pragmatic approach to health, safety and compliance. • Is confident building relationships with employees, managers and leadership teams. • Enjoys working across multiple countries, cultures and business functions. • Wants to play a visible role in strengthening safety culture across an international organisation. • You Will:- • Coordinate and support clients Integrated Management System across the Group • Lead internal audit programmes and support external certification audits. • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. • Provide practical day-to-day health and safety support across office, hybrid and remote working environments. • Coordinate workplace risk assessments, DSE assessments and office inspections. • Oversee mandatory training requirements and support training compliance across all entities • Support incident reporting, investigations and corrective action management. • Monitor QHSE performance and prepare management reporting and KPI analysis. • Maintain QHSE policies, procedures and guidance documentation. • Support emergency preparedness activities and business continuity initiatives. • Work closely with operational, engineering, HR and business support teams to promote best practice. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance, safety culture and business performance. • Act as a key point of contact for auditors, certification bodies, training providers and regulatory stakeholders. About You • Experience in a QHSE, Health & Safety, Compliance or Management Systems role • Good knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. • Experience supporting or leading internal and external audits. • Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements. • Experience undertaking or coordinating risk assessments and investigations. • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities across a fast-paced international business. • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent. The Rewards and the Benefits • Competitive salary. • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. • Ongoing professional development and training. • International exposure across multiple European operations. • Opportunity to contribute directly to the business.