My client is a very exciting and expanding civil engineering company, based in the West Midlands. They are currently recruiting for a SHEQ Manager, who will be responsible for working closely with all levels of delivery teams and supply chain to ensure that and client H&S expectations and requirements are achieved.

As the Health and Safety Manager you will work closely with our client H&S team to build and develop a professional working relationship. Carry out audits and inspections to identify areas requiring improvement but also recognise and reward where best practice or innovation is being implemented.

The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

·       Be an integral part of the team, helping to deliver accident and incident free projects

·       Advising contract and site staff on content of risk assessments, method statements, task-specific briefings, Site Health & Safety Plans, and safety issues generally

·       Chair Project level monthly HSEQ Forward Planning meeting, conduct monthly HSEQ Audits and inspections, ensure closure of non-conformances. Engage with staff and workforce while on projects

·       Representing the Company at Safety meetings with Clients and Sub-Contractors. Attend Project Pre-Start Meetings and Sub-Contractor Pre-Start Meetings

·       Accident Investigation and reports. Carry out with the Project Delivery Team and ensure improvement actions are identified and closed out. Produce relevant Safety Bulletins for company wide distribution

·       Communication of safety initiatives/notices/alerts to staff and workforce

·       Liaison with HSQE Director – producing monthly Project summaries, assisting in Group procedure reviews. Attend weekly HSEQ review meeting

·       Assist with development and deliver in-house safety training programs/presentations

·       Issue staff information as to changes in technology, work methods or statutory requirements by means of safety bulletins, and internal safety procedures applicable to the Company

·       Keep up to speed with client H&S Standards and Specifications and ensure that these are implemented at project level

·       Devise strategies to meet targets and encourage best practices ensuring compliance with HSE legislation

·       Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position

·       Comply with Company policies & procedures

·       Keep abreast of developing technologies and understand if they would be suitable for trialling on our projects

Experience/Knowledge:

·       Previous experience of Civil Engineering – covering areas such as drainage / groundworks / structures / temporary works / Reinforced Concrete / earthworks / lifting operations etc. Previous experience on large scale Infrastructure Projects would be beneficial

·       Knowledge and understanding of statutory H&S and Environmental Regulations

·       Knowledge and understanding of Client Health Safety and Environmental requirements

·       Good understanding of CDM 2015 – Roles and Responsibilities

·       Implementation and delivery of Behavioural Safety Programmes

·       Work with less experienced members of the team and offer support and mentoring

Skills:

·       IT literate

·       Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

·       Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture

·       Proactively lead and manage the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices

·       Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities

Qualifications:

·       NEBOSH Qualification (general & construction) or equivalent

·       IOSH Membership

·       CSCS card

·       Must be eligible to work legally in the UK.