Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager
Role
Support the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for Area East in the management of HSW for activities, including the implementation of the H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and with Works Information. Regular liaison with other works packages to ensure sharing of best practices, innovation and continuous improvement.
The position plays the key role in helping to establish and maintain the highest and where possible, new industry Health and Safety standards for the project. The role may involve the managing of one or more direct reporting staff.
Key Responsibilities
Support and manage the implementation of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy across Area East
Understand the Health & Safety Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented
Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company's H&S policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.
Assist and provide advice to Contract Management in the understanding of stakeholders (internal and external) aims, priorities and risks with regards to H&S
Assist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans if applicable and coordination of review
Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill health
Undertake and provide advice in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System
Undertake and/ or assist Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and others as required and directed
Develop and manage program of, assist with and undertake H&S surveillance where required of operational sites. Participate, as requested in Parent Company H&S audits
Provide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors
Assist if necessary with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Undertake and/ or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of H&S performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation and intervention
Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training/ briefings, as directed.
Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business and parent companies
Set standards and lead by example in the management of H&S
Liaise with the other members of the HSS Team and the wider organisation with regards to H&S
Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relations to H&S Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membership
Obtain competency cards in line with the Competence Card Compliance Standard
Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project
Required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes
Essential
At least five years' experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety
Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ
Working towards chartered membership of IOSH - CMIOSH
Collaborative behaviours
Desired
Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5
Training Qualifications
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.