Great opportunity for a HSEQ Manager/ Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager working for a major Civil Engineering Contractor based in West Sussex near Shoreham By-Sea

Job Purpose of the HSEQ Manager

To lead and manage the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality department and take responsibility for all aspects of developing, implementing & maintaining the Quality Management System and driving H&S, Environment and Quality standards. This includes working with site teams, clients, Department Heads & the Board of Directors. The HSEQ Manager is responsible for maintaining the ISO certifications and company compliance with statutory requirements. They will be responsible for the awareness and training of staff for HSEQ matters and will work with operations to support compliance.

This role is Head Office based and will involve frequent travel to sites predominantly across the south coast region is

Responsibilities of the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager

Review the existing Quality Management System and make recommendations for improvement
Develop monthly KPIs on the performance of the Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality at site, portfolio and company level for agreement with the Directors.
Work with Department Heads to establish an annual plan of audits
Implement audits of H&S, environmental and quality
Identify non-conformance or weaknesses and work with relevant managers
Ensure all relevant H&S and Environmental legislation, Codes of Practice and guidance (including client-specific) are followed.
Monitor for changes in health, safety & environmental legislation and guidance.
Perform internal reviews of ISO procedures and work with external supplier on third party audits and accreditation cycles.
Play a lead role in the investigation & reporting of accidents, incidents & near misses & identify root causes & recommend remedial action.
Engage with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers etc. to achieve HSEQ targets & objectives.
Support work winning through the provision of statements, data and supporting information.
Provide leadership to support the management of supply chains in respect of compliance in HSEQ matters.
Work with the Sustainability Committee to drive environmental performance and develop, implement & monitor environmental strategies including the Carbon Reduction Plan.
Lead and manage the team to deliver efficient and effective results and high standards in H&S, Environment and Quality.

Skills & Knowledge

Robust & up to date knowledge & understanding of QHSE legislation & best practice
Commercial understanding of business processes
Quality Management Systems within the civil engineering sector
Managing people

Experience Required for the HSEQ Manager

At least 10 years’ experience in a construction environment (preferably Civil Engineering)
Experience of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001), Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO45001)
Building and managing a team
Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint skills

Qualifications

Full driving licence
CSCS card
A recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH)
Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA, IIRSM)

This is an excellent long term career opportunity to work for a 1st class civil engineering contractor

A highly competitive salary package is available for the right candidate

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