Elvet Recruitment are working alongside a Major Projects division of a long-standing Civil Engineering contractor who are currently on the lookout for a Health & Safety Manager for a scheme in Cumbria.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that truly values their staff and works on a number of high-profile projects in the area.
Duties:
1. Initiate and maintain positive measures to raise standards, ensuring the company complies with OHSAS 18001 obligations, health & safety legislation, and all minimum health & safety standards (MSS).
2. Support the monitoring of sites through the audit process, proactively addressing any issues.
3. Establish a system to ensure that all personnel on site, whether working or visiting, have received a site induction briefing before going on site. Ensure the induction is regularly updated to reflect current site hazards/conditions.
4. Ensure effective investigations take place to prevent accidents & incidents, while ensuring effective learning from all events is presented to the head of HSEQ for wider business distribution.
5. Ensure a construction phase health & safety plan is prepared and accepted before works start, and make sure the plan is continually updated.
6. Introduce initiatives to improve standards and ensure safe working, focusing on the proactive side of health & safety management.
7. Participate in supporting the business with regards to tenders and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ's) and tender submissions, as designated by the Senior Safety Manager/Preconstruction Team.
8. Work with the supply chain to establish effective relationships and ensure continuous improvement in delivering safety solutions.
9. Ensure a schedule of weekly health & safety inspections is established and monitored, including operational staff, senior management, and support services.
10. Ensure effective assessments of the site are carried out prior to the start of any work, focusing on potential hazards e.g. services, access, ground conditions, etc.
Experience Required:
1. Minimum of 5 years working as a Health & Safety Manager, with Major Project Civils experience.
2. NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety.
3. Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management or Sustainability or IEMA Foundation Certificate.
Remuneration
The client is offering a salary of up to £72,000 + Car/Allowance + Package for the right candidate.
For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment.
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