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We are looking to strengthen our SHEQ Team with a Health and safety Manager based at either Hattersley, Preston or one of our Major Projects with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Regional Head of SHEQ and your role will cover United Utilities Region.
Job Responsibility:
Provide leadership and support to management teams on the implementation of HSE guidance and best practice
Promote exceptional health and safety standards to direct and subcontracted work force
Promote a positive health and safety culture where employees are encouraged to report unsafe acts, behaviour and near misses
Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Enterprise and MWHT Policies and Procedures and also any applicable Health and Safety Legislation
Advise and support Managers and Supervisors to discharge their responsibilities for the H&S of employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by Legislation and Company Procedures
Ensure management controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required
Carry out systematic audits and inspections of construction sites, mobile workplaces, offices and other workplaces to verify compliance with the legislative requirements and compliance with the requirements of the health and safety management systems
Develop and deliver audit regime in line with both project and business requirements
Report the findings of assessments to site management and jointly agree any actions required and timescales for completion
Monitor the satisfactory resolution of health and safety issues
Liaise with Operations to ensure actions arising are closed out in a timely manner and feed back into management review meetings
Assist with the on-going development and maintenance of the UU Enterprise MWHT SHEQ Strategy in line with corporate practices and contractual obligations
Work alongside the Quality Manager in the development and maintenance of health and safety-related documentation within the IMS, acting as a subject matter H&S expert
Management of H&S Senior Advisors and H&S Advisors and providing a mentoring and coaching role, ensuring that they are appropriately trained, competent and motivated to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards and set personal development plans and objectives
Lead, partake and oversee accident/incident investigations in accordance with the Company procedure and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences
Work alongside the Quality Manager to manage, collate & review H&S data and submit to the Head of SHEQ for reporting purposes
Oversee and where required, be involved in the preparation & review of H&S documents including those of 3rd parties
Manage & provide support to Project teams in the development of H&S Plans and monitor compliance
Provide reports, presentations and information as directed by the Business / H&S function
Support the Business / H&S function in the delivery of the Group Audit Programme
Providing input and review of pre-qualification, tender and H&S award submissions
Participate in working groups / forums as required
Work alongside the Quality Manager in the dissemination of information issued by the H&S function to relevant employees
Assist the regional management teams and employees with the preparation of risk assessments and identification of suitable control measures, as and when required
Liaise with clients, HSE Inspectors and external assessors
Liaise with subcontractors and conduct assessments of suppliers and sub-contractor’s safety arrangements, as required
Liaise with client representatives to ensure all parties’ interests are being fulfilled and portray MWHTs professional image at all times
Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
Requirements:
>6 years’ experience in senior H&S Role
NEBOSH Diploma/ NVQ Level 4/Degree qualified
Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH as minimum)
Strong background in safety management and experience in a similar role
Experience of the Utilities/Construction Industry
Experience of managing safety advisors
Ability to set SMART objectives and monitor the implementation of these objectives
Solid understanding of the requirements of BS OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001
Nice to have:
CSCS/SHEQ Water Card
EUSR Water Hygiene
What we offer:
Hybrid Working
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)