Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
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