Description
Purpose of role
To lead the Contract SHE functions, provide SHE solutions and enable the Contract Leadership / Operational Teams to implement the SHE Management System.
To build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, whilst providing an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.
Key Accountabilities
* Develop and provide line management to direct reports and liaise with wider SHE Team
* Support and Influence Contract Leadership Team, Clients and other Stakeholders and compliance with the SHE Management System and Contract Performance
* Ensure delivery of training and coaching, by competent individuals, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the SHE Management System
* Be actively involved in the appointment and ongoing assessment of the Contracts Supply Chain Contractors
* Actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
* Develop & implement a Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
* Ensure all unplanned events and assurance findings are categorised, investigated and lessons are shared in accordance with the SHE Management System
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and provide line management to direct reports and liaise with wider SHE Team
* Support and Influence Contract Leadership Team, Clients and other Stakeholders and compliance with the SHE Management System and Contract Performance
* Ensure delivery of training and coaching, by competent individuals, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the SHE Management System
* Be actively involved in the appointment and ongoing assessment of the Contracts Supply Chain Contractors
* Actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
* Develop & implement a Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
* Ensure all unplanned events and assurance findings are categorised, investigated and lessons are shared in accordance with the SHE Management System
* Timely reporting, analysis, and use of SHE data to support and influence the Contract Leadership Team and where required develop and implement data-based improvement plans
Key Leadership/People Management Skills
* Ability to help translate strategic objectives into executable delivery plans and drive them through to completion.
* Proven capability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams and supply chain.
* Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Balances technical, commercial, and safety considerations in decision-making.
* Able to manage during ambiguity, complexity and change.
* Embeds a strong nuclear safety and behavioural safety culture
* Builds trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders
* Skilled in diverse interests toward common goals.
* Sets clear objectives, monitors performance, and drives accountability across delivery teams and supply chain partners.
Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills
* Listens empathetically, demonstrates they can appreciate things from others' perspectives and is able to spot what is not being said.
* Recognises the impact communications will have and uses this as part of strategy
* Skilled at adapting style to build and maintain rapport with challenging people
* Develops and delivers information both orally and written, is open to questions and challenge and deals with them
* Triangulates different sources of data and presents data in a format that is easily understood
* Triangulates feedback with other data sources to formulate an action plan and where appropriate provides feedback to the original person on whether an action has been taken
* Uses CBM to understand why behaviours occur and is able to shape the environment and build reinforcers into procedures and SSOW to realise desired behaviours
* Triangulates responses with other sources of data and information and Mentors others to do the same
* Seeks to understand "why" from the perspective of the individuals involved and is able to map back up through the Consequence Chain
* Uses advanced analysis techniques to identify and assess issues and potential solutions,
* Develops plans to deliver the SHE Objectives and sets clear expectations of what individuals and teams need to do
* Clearly defines objectives and uses tools such as "Important & Not Urgent" to prioritise workload. Where there are conflicting priorities, makes decisions and communicates what and when
* Identifies and anticipates risk arising out of the works and uses the principle of predictable behaviour. Develops plans to manage the risk and opportunities and influences the team accordingly
* Develops Project SHE Strategy and ensures that it aligns with the Group and Clients Strategies. Communicates the strategy to the Project Team and tests for understanding within the team. Provides monthly feedback to the Project and Group on performance against objectives
* Understands how KPI's and dashboards feed up and link into the group's strategic goals. Articulates to the team how their performance is impacting on the Strategic Goals for the Project, Sector and Group
* Objectively applies "the letter of the law" during all interactions, yet clearly understands "the spirit of the law" when deciding if action is needed.
* Recognises the limitations of their knowledge and authority in making decisions
* Does truth to power, even when the downstream impact could be negative, calls out inappropriate behaviours and when people aren't doing what they say
* Communicates concerns or breaches and supports the site team in the development of solutions
* Develops plans to address performance and ensures that objectives and standards are realised
* Creates the environment to allow the team to schedule "white space" to allow them to think innovatively
* Understands the individuals in their team and identifies opportunities to balance the team with different people to minimise group think and maximise diversity of thought opportunities
* Sees opportunities for creative problem solving while staying within the parameters of good practice. Generates unique but workable solutions to difficult problems.
* Engages stakeholders from across the business and from different organisations to develop new innovative approaches
Nuclear Competencies
1.1 Nuclear Safety and Security Culture (Awareness)
1.2 Nuclear Safety Management Systems (Awareness)
1.3 Nuclear Safety cases (Awareness)
1.4 Radiation protection (Awareness)
1.5 Nuclear Safety Assurance and Regulation (Awareness)
1.6 Information Security in the Defence Nuclear Programme (Awareness)
4.4 Infrastructure Design, Assessment, Life Extension (Awareness)
5.4 Infrastructure Procurement, QA, Acceptance (Awareness)
6.1 Infrastructure Maintenance Considerations (Awareness)
7.2 Decommissioning & Infrastructure Integration (Awareness)
7.3 Radioactive Waste Management. (awareness)
Team building and capability development (Awareness)
Key Technical Skills
* Able to influence others
* Builds rapport with audience
* Able to adapt communication style to suit audience
* Uses data to support argument or view
* Listens and responds constructively to feedback
* Able to apply the principles of CBM
* Arrives at logical conclusions
* Objectively assesses & considers from wider perspectives
* Uses different methodologies to analyse data
* Understands wider organisational, client and political objectives
* Able to plan and prioritise work
* Anticipates and manages risks and opportunities
* Develops and executes strategy
* Uses dashboards and KPI's to deliver feedback on strategic goals
* Understands and accepts responsibility for decisions and actions
* Acts with openness, honesty and integrity
* Is resilient and acts with independence
* Monitors performance against objectives and standards
* Creates space to think innovatively
* Builds teams with diverse thinking
* Challenges the status quo (considers different approaches and technologies)
* Engages others in developing innovative approaches
Qualifications
Required Education and Qualification
* 5 years SHE related experience
* Relevant Degree or Diploma or equivalent NVQ Level 6
Working towards MIEMA or CMIOSH or equivalent
* Proven experience delivering large infrastructure projects in a regulated environment.
* Demonstrated management of multidisciplinary teams.
* 5 years SHE related experience
* Ensure compliance with the SHE management system.
* Demonstrate strong and active leadership for SHE, setting high standards.
* Accountable for all Health, Safety and Wellbeing on the project.