Health and Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager
Based in Chipping Warden

£60k per year + benefits

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of company H&S objectives, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee and support the promotion and use of H&S policies and procedures across all projects.
• Conduct senior-level safety checks and audits on projects, ensuring compliance with H&S standards.
• Produce and analyze monthly and yearly HS&E performance statistics and reports.
• Develop and publish high-standard HS&E documentation.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure effective execution of their H&S responsibilities.
• Assist in the development of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (RAMS).
• Conduct regular and thorough health and safety inspections and audits.
• Ensure timely reporting and effective investigation of all accidents, incidents, and near misses, contributing to Incident Review Boards.
• Identify health and safety training requirements and assist in the development of training programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably in heavy civil projects (rail experience is a plus).
• NEBOSH Certificate (preferably Construction) or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., Tech IOSH or above).
• Proven experience in H&S management roles.
• Proficiency in auditing to ISO 45001 standard.
• Experience in construction and heavy civil environments.
• Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 Standards.

If this role interests you, please apply with the most up-to-date copy of your CV, and one of the team will be in touch.

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