Group HSE Manager

Job Description NRL is working with a leading global business whose organisation supports major international energy, mining, power and infrastructure clients, handling complex cargo movements through ports and project sites worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead and strengthen safety culture across their global project logistics and freight forwarding operations.The role requires a professional who understands the realities of heavy logistics operations, port environments, lifting operations, transport risk and project site safety.You will act as a visible safety leader, supporting operational teams, advising management and ensuring that the highest standards of safety governance are consistently applied across their global business.This is a leadership role requiring credibility, strong communication and the ability to engage confidently with both operational personnel and senior client representatives.PURPOSE OF JOB: To lead and strengthen safety culture across our global project logistics and freight forwarding operations.To act as a visible safety leader, supporting operational teams, advising management and ensuring that the highest standards of safety governance are consistently applied across our global business.MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (listed but not exhaustive to):Lead the development and implementation of the companys global HSE strategy.Promote a strong and practical safety culture across all offices, logistics hubs and project locations.Act as the central point of expertise on safety matters within the organisation.Provide leadership and guidance to operational teams handling heavy and abnormal cargo.Strengthen subcontractor management and engagementWorking parallel to the heavy lift engineering team on major projectsSupport global tendering with HSE documentationSupport project implementation with HSE plans, subcontractor management and personnel onboardingSupport engineering and ops with load outs of HL/OOG cargo including documentation reviewOversight of high volume activities such as road transportLead and support ISO auditsWarehousing / laydown oversightHSE reportingIncident investigation and reportingRoll out lessons learnedDrive HSE awareness, near miss reportingMonitor personnel travel to high risk countriesOffice HSE standardsRisk register ownershipSKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATRIBUTES:The job holder will need to be able demonstrate:Relationship management and interpersonal skillsCommunication, influencing and negotiating skillsStrategy (development and) Implementation skillsManagement skillsPresentation skillsPragmatic approach to (and) problem solving and decision making skillsCoaching and people management skillsPC literate with MS Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint operational skillsAdministration and Man Management skillsNEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety.Proven experience in logistics, heavy transport, ports or project operations environments.Experience supporting safety in lifting operations and heavy cargo handling.Working knowledge of LOLER regulations and lifting compliance frameworks.Experience operating within international project environments.Familiarity with HSE expectations of major global energy and mining clients.Lead auditor qualification

Created: 2026-03-12