Job Description:

Igne is looking for a motivated and ambitious Regional QHSE Coordinator to join our growing QHSE team in Chester-le-street. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) management.

This role will support the Group QHSE Manager and wider QHSE function, helping to maintain and improve compliance across our operational business units. It is a developmental position offering hands-on experience, with a clear progression pathway towards a Regional QHSE Manager role.

You will work closely with Regional QHSE Managers and operational teams, gaining exposure to audits, reporting, training coordination, and the ongoing development of our Integrated Management System (IMS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery and maintenance of QHSE compliance across all operational areas in line with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements
• Assist in the coordination and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring alignment with ISO standards and industry best practice
• Provide support for internal and external audits, including documentation preparation, tracking actions, and ensuring corrective measures are completed
• Monitor and report QHSE performance, including KPIs, incidents, near misses, and RIDDOR events, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Work with operational teams to maintain compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and industry accreditations
• Assist with PQQ submissions and the maintenance of accreditations
• Support the development and delivery of QHSE communications, briefings, and training materials
• Assist in incident and non-conformance investigations, including data gathering, reporting, and action tracking
• Attend site visits, audits, and review meetings to gain practical experience across the business
• Maintain accurate and compliant QHSE records and documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QHSE function

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• Technical membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) or working towards
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to a range of audiences
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills to promote safety and environmental standards
• Ability to analyse complex data and present findings in a simple, accurate format
• High attention to detail with a flexible and inquisitive approach to work

Salary & Benefits: 

• Up to £40,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

We are part of Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies with over 350 years of combined experience, providing a one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, ground investigation, construction materials testing, drilling specialists, and geothermal energy solutions.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our culture and success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed.

Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.