Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager (Line) / Regional H&S Manager (Functional)
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Role Purpose
The Health & Safety Manager will lead the implementation of health and safety practices across multiple projects within a Business Unit.
This role involves providing proactive leadership, ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards, and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing performance.
The role requires strong operational oversight, regular site presence (50% travel), and close collaboration with Business Unit management, project management and teams, subcontractors, and other functions.
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Responsibilities & Duties
Operational Oversight
* Provide visible leadership and act as a role model for health and safety across all operational sites.
* Oversee the compliance with the Omexom Management System, ISO 45001 and CDM 2015.
* Coordinate the H&S Advisors in the support of Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
* Monitor subcontractor RAMS reviews and provide guidance to ensure alignment with project and client requirements.
Compliance & Reporting
* Conduct regular site visits and inspections.
* Lead or support investigations into incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons learned are shared.
* Monitor and report on Business Unit health and safety performance, including KPIs and incident statistics, for internal and client reporting.
* Maintain documentation and ensure all records are uploaded to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
Stakeholder Engagement
* Attend project and client meetings to represent health and safety interests.
* Collaborate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to ensure consistent application of H&S standards.
* Promote hazard identification and near-miss reporting; support the implementation of preventative measures.
* Provide health and safety input and support to the Business Unit's operational and tendering teams, ensuring that H&S considerations are integrated into project planning and bid submissions
* Attend and support monthly Business Unit board meeting
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Training & Awareness
* Ensure that H&S training and toolbox talks are delivered across the Business Unit.
* Ensure compliance with Omexom and client H&S procedures and expectations.
* Arrange and chair weekly Business Unit SHEQ call
Continuous Improvement
* Actively support the implementation of the Omexom Safe Communities way of working.
* Identify opportunities for improvement and share best practices across the Business Unit.
* Stay informed of changes in legislation and industry standards, and ensure Business Unit compliance.
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Key Interfaces
Relationships with key stakeholders:
* Business Unit General Managers
* Head of Function
* Regional Functional Manager
* H&S Advisor
* Project Managers and Site Managers
* Client H&S Representatives
* Local Authorities and Regulatory Bodies
* Subcontractors and Suppliers
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:
* A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
* NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
* Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH,) preferred.
* Experience in a H&S role within construction or infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of ISO 45001 and H&S management systems.
* Sound knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM 2015
* Recognised training in accident/incident investigation
* IRCA Internal Auditor
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Competencies
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
* Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site-level compliance.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental reporting tools.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
* Self-motivated, practical, and solutions-focused.
* Ability and willingness to be flexible with working from home, office, and site based
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Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality
Omexom employees are required to abide by the Company SHEQ policies at all times. These policies are available on the Company's Integrated Management System (IMS). Employee's shall ensure they review any updates to these policies and behave accordingly.
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Values
In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
* Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
* Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
* Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
* Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.