SHE Manager (Groundworks & Civils)

Edge Careers are working on behalf of our client that's looking to recruit an experienced SHE Manager. This is a well established Groundworks & Civils Contractor and In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the Oxfordshire Region (Basingstoke, Oxford and up to Banbury).

You will be overseeing multiple live projects within this patch and safety advisors. So someone located within this area that’s used to a site based role, typically travelling within an hour and a half radius.

I’m looking to speak with Health & Safety professionals that have already worked within the Construction Sector, it would be beneficial to have a proven track record within Groundworks & Civils but not essential.

This is a direct position (paye) and the salary is negotiable depending on experience. Company Vehicle or Car Allowance with Fuel Card provided. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safe working practices across the region and monitor compliance with current legislation.

• Manage the Safety Advisors within your region and undertake joint site visits, provide advice, guidance, support and development. Review documentation and give guidance where necessary.

• Use data analytics from our management system and information from investigation reports to spot trends, areas of concern, develop and manage the risk management system in the Region.

• Promote health and safety awareness and responsibilities throughout the region.

• Lead on Principle Contractor jobs, provide good advice and guidance on company compliance with legislation and company procedure. Assess needs during the lifecycle of the project.

• Assist the regions with identification of regional training needs liaising with the Health and Safety Admin Manager, deliver company safety presentations and development of other regional staff to further their knowledge of company Health and Safety requirements. Develop and deliver Health and Safety training across the region when necessary.

• Embed a consistent “safety first approach” from the ground up, promoting accident prevention and safe working practices as a priority.

• Undertake serious accident investigation with appropriate follow up measures. Review reports with the company SHE Manager.

• Liaise with statutory bodies, company legal advisors and insurers when required. 

• Review client procedures making sure they are documented on the client register and communicated to the Health and Safety Team, Construction and Commercial Teams as necessary.

• Represent the company externally at briefings, site meetings, investigations and audits.

• Monitor, audit and promote safe working practices with our sub-contractors.

Requirements

• Degree in Health and Safety and / or have the necessary health and safety qualifications, NEBOSH or other relevant qualification.

• Experience as a Safety Advisor or manager in groundworks/civils/construction.

• Experiences in creating safety policies, RAMS and CPP’s.

• Experience in compliance audit and advisory visits.

• Knowledge of relevant Statutory regulations.

• Knowledge of plant & equipment used on site, its application and maintenance.

• Understanding and knowledge of construction methods within civils and housing.

• High level of skill with policy creation and interpretation.

• Excellent IT, communication and reporting skills (able to report to all levels) • Be able to develop the H&S Advisors under your management with regular CPD reviews

• Clean driving license

If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment and possess the necessary skills, we look forward to hearing from you to discuss further.