Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager Required in Essex

GVR Solutions are currently representing a well-established main contractor who are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve the company’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality management systems.

As a main contractor they work on primarily high end fit out and refurbishment Projects in the Commercial and Leisure sectors with values ranging from £10K - £1m in value. But they also work on larger schemes which could go up to £20m in total in the Data Centre sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to lead and continually improve the company's SHEQ strategy
• Influence a positive safety, quality and environmental culture throughout the business
• Undertake responsibilities as the principal advisor on SHEQ matters to site Teams, Directors and Contracts Managers
• Proficiency in developing, implementing and maintaining company health and safety procedures
• Have all responsibility for the company’s SHEQ function
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses when they occur
• Supervise Phase Plans, RAMS and site-specific safety documentation
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits
• Keep company policies, procedures and management systems up to date
• Oversee site audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions
• Support site teams on SHEQ matters
• Manage SHEQ training and competency requirements across the business
• Support the wider business with risk management, continuous improvement and reports on SHEQ Performance
• Identify and introduce digital systems and processes that improve SHEQ reporting, document control and operational efficiency.
• Lead and maintain both ISO(phone number removed) and ISO9001 systems

Key Requirements:

• Must have NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety
• Valid NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Must hold a Chartered IOSH or CertIOSH membership.
• Valid and in-date CSCS Card and a full UK driving licence.
• Good working knowledge of the construction legislation.
• Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem solving skills
• A particular attention to detail
• Desirable qualifications include: Lead Auditor, ISO Internal Auditor, Fire Door Inspection, Temporary Works, Environmental Management or Leadership/Management.

If you are interested in the Health and Safety Manager position above, then please get in touch.