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To support the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for Area East in the management and delivery of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) across major infrastructure construction activities. The role includes implementation and continual improvement of the Health & Safety Management System (HSMS), ensuring compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 (or ISO 45001 where applicable), statutory requirements, and project-specific Works Information. This position plays a key role in establishing, maintaining, and where possible, raising industry-leading Health & Safety standards. The role may involve managing one or more direct reports. This role supports delivery of a major civil engineering and tunnelling project in West Ruislip. Works include complex underground construction, shafts, structural works, utilities diversions, earthworks and associated infrastructure activities.
Job Responsibility:
Support and manage the implementation of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy across Area East
Ensure Health & Safety policies, procedures and statutory requirements are fully understood and implemented across operations
Provide operational and functional management with expert advice on practical implementation of H&S policies and processes, including liaison with external stakeholders where required
Support Contract Management in understanding stakeholder aims, priorities and risks relating to H&S
Assist in the development, coordination and review of Health & Safety Management Plans
Provide advice and guidance on the prevention of accidents, incidents and occupational ill health
Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the Health & Safety Management System
Assist in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with regulators, local authorities and other external stakeholders as required
Develop and manage programmes of Health & Safety inspections and surveillance across operational sites. Participate in internal and parent company audits as required
Provide independent advice regarding assessment and appointment of subcontractors
Assist in preparing risk assessments and safe systems of work where necessary
Monitor, analyse and report Health & Safety performance data, identifying trends and areas for improvement
Support and/or lead investigations into accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses
Assist in the preparation and delivery of Health & Safety training and briefings
Promote and capture best practice, ensuring continuous improvement across the business
Set high standards and lead by example in Health & Safety leadership
Liaise effectively with members of the HSW team and wider project teams
Maintain professional competence through continued professional development and relevant qualifications/memberships
Obtain required competency cards in line with company compliance standards
Understand and implement environmental and sustainability policies and statutory requirements relevant to operations
Requirements:
Minimum five years’ experience in Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety
Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree, NCRQ or NVQ (or equivalent)
Working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)
Strong collaborative behaviours and ability to influence at all levels
Nice to have:
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 5 qualification
Training qualifications (e.g., Train the Trainer, internal auditor, etc.)
What we offer:
Take on additional responsibility
Participate in employee networks
Support community engagement initiatives
Develop professionally through further study and professional membership support