Tasks
The HARP scheme is a major initiative to maintain drinking water supplies across Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester for future generations. The Haweswater Aqueduct is a 110 km pipeline that runs from the Lake District, through Lancashire, into Greater Manchester. Originally constructed in the 1950s, the pipeline requires essential upgrade work and will see the replacement of the existing tunnel sections to ensure it can continue to supply customers for generations to come.
* Understand the Health & Safety policies, processes and statutory requirements, and ensure their implementation.
* 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 when necessary.
* Assist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans and coordination of reviews.
* Provide operational and functional management advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill‑health.
* Assist the HSSE Manager and other members of the HSSE team with the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System.
* Undertake or assist the H&S Manager and/or Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities and other HSSE parties as required.
* Provide advice, guidance and independence regarding the assessment of and appointment of sub‑contractors.
* Assist with and undertake H&S surveillance at operational sites and participate in parent company H&S audits when requested.
* Assist in the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work when directed.
* Assist with the monitoring, analysis and reporting of H&S performance; utilise data to highlight areas for further consideration, evaluation and intervention.
* Assist or manage investigations of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
* Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training and 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 HSSE team and the wider organisation regarding H&S.
* Maintain personal knowledge and competency in H&S management, including appropriate qualifications and professional membership.
Qualifications
* NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
* At least three years’ experience in a relevant field of construction or infrastructure health & safety.
* Membership of IOSH – Tech IOSH.
* Collaborative behaviours.
* Minimum of five years’ experience in construction or a similar industry.
* Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ is desired but not essential.
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