Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

This client require an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join us in Scotland and support the delivery of our Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project consisting of sister HVDC converter stations located at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire and Drax, Yorkshire.

• Duration of the project is circa 3 years.
• Your work environment Flexible working policy People are at the heart of what this company of choice do.
• They recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.
• They are on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
• Your mission As a Project Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the following: Supervise, support and guide all safety advisors. Ensure that safety systems and plans meet the relevant safety standards.
• Ensure that safety issues are discussed at project review meetings.
• Advise and guide all relevant personnel in setting up and maintaining safety systems.
• Keep clear records to comply with company internal audit standards.
• Assist managers with safety submissions, risk assessments and vendor evaluations. 
• Communicate and promote the health and safety management ethos and concepts.
• Deliver training. Ensure that project is working to the relevant statutory health and safety documentation.
• Prepare of monthly report and submit in agreed format. Carry out site safety inspections.
• Identify areas for improvement and issues, submitting to the Project team.
• Monitor the adequacy of accident inspection and reporting. Carry out safety audits Liaise directly with the project manager.

Who are they looking for?

Your qualifications, skills and experience should include:

• Successful experience as a Project Health and Safety Manager and as supervisor or an engineer within a construction environment, Degree in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) or related discipline or appropriate proven knowledge and experience (minimum of 3 years).
• Able to communicate at all levels within the project organisation.
• Able to deliver any health and safety training as instructed by the head of health and safety.
• Able to act as a team leader.
• Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards.
• Chartered membership of IOSH.
• Capable of leading accident investigations.
• Business acumen with full understanding of the commercial impact of decisions.
• Knowledge and experience of operational activities (overhead, underground and substation) on transmission / distribution networks desirable.
• What’s in it for you?
• Competitive salary A wide range of family friendly policies Company car / car allowance / travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development

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