We require a highly motivated, conscientious Health & Safety Manager with experience in the construction industry. The position will be to lead, develop and maintain the office and site H&S management programs and systems for a leading Civils and construction company based in South Shropshire. Health & Safety Manager You must have excellent communication and planning skills, attention to detail, high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) and be able to self-prioritise and motivate. You will be reporting to the Directors, working with and delegating to directly employed staff, sub-contractors and liaising with suppliers, external auditors, regulatory bodies and clients. This role will require extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction industries, tasks, risks and control measures; having had specific direct experience of managing H&S operations and driving good H&S performance within a construction business. Your key responsibilities as a Health & Safety Advisor/Manager will include to; * Promote a positive health and safety culture. * Compile site folders to include CPP, induction, method statements, risk assessments, utility searches etc. Following completion of project provide client with Health & Safety file. * Ensure compliance with legislation and company policy by notifying Managers and Directors of any deficiencies and remedial action required. * Advise and assist with the implementation of new or existing H&S related legislation, rules and Company standards, to include: fire prevention, health and safety awareness training and site inspections of Company and contractors’ sites. * Undertake prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same. * Investigate accidents, strikes, near misses and incidents and ensure all documentation is updated. * Complete duties of CDM Principal Contractor or CDM Contractor as required by the contract in question within the requirements laid out in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015. * Liaise with enforcing authorities and any other third party as appropriate. * Maintain Company health and safety accreditations. * Facilitate all forms of risk assessment e.g. general, manual handling, COSHH, fire prevention. * Conduct occupational health and safety related surveys and assessments e.g. noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances, health surveillance. * Maintain COSHH and Risk Assessment registers and review annually. * Organise statutory checks to include Plant Thorough Examinations, Lifting Accessories Thorough Examinations, CAT and Genny Calibration. * Carry out necessary checks to include fire alarms, fire extinguishers, water temperature, legionella, emergency lighting, first aid and asbestos. * To review and assess our subcontractors RAMS, training records and insurances. * To review and organise training to include CPCS, HS&E touch tests, Abrasive wheels, CAT and Genny, First Aid, SSSTS, SMSTS, Streetworks, Confined Spaces, PASMA, IPAF, manual handling, asbestos awareness etc. Technical * Degree or equivalent in related discipline * General NEBOSH Certificate * Excellent knowledge and experience of construction, operations, hazards, risks and associated control measures. * CSCS Card * NEBOSH diploma or equivalent (or demonstrable IPD/CPD equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety. * Chartered/associate membership of an appropriate professional body (or actively working towards) Experience At least 3 years’ experience in a in a similar H&S role in the construction industry to include risk management, method statement review and compilation, site inspections and investigations, compliance and maintenance of relevant standards, CDM Regulations implementation, an in-depth understanding of and the ability to interpret H&S related legislation, company standards and program requirements in order to pass on knowledge and requirements to others. General * Good oral and written communicator * Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others * Ability to work on own initiative, deliver key objectives while working under pressure and coping with dynamic and fast-moving situations * Excellent interpersonal skills enabling the building of collaborative relationships across company and with contractors and external stakeholders Location and coverage Client’s sites are located across England, with a few occasionally in Wales. Not all sites require a visit from our H&S Manager, however, based on current requirements the company would allow up to 25% of your annual working time to involve travelling for pre-start meetings, site inspections etc. For business mileage a company vehicle is available and accommodation will be provided if required. Benefits NEST Pension Bike 2 Work Salary sacrifice Childcare Voucher Scheme 21 days per year (pro-rata if part-time) plus any English Bank / Public Holidays Hybrid working following completion of probation period Company vehicle for business mileage