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About The Role
Vacancy added 19th August 2024. To apply contact Alan McLucas alan@awcgroup.co.uk.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company that specializes in Security / Access Control Systems for some of the largest Utility companies across the UK as part of the National Grid Technology Framework. The purpose of the QHSE Manager is to advise, guide, and manage site functions on all aspects of health, safety, environmental, and quality issues, as well as ensuring site compliance.
You will also ensure that the site operates safely and effectively in line with current policies and procedures and to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and suitability of these management systems.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with all ISO, RISQS, and Achilles qualifications including audit trail. Provide continued improvement and recommendations to the site management team / H&S Director.
* Conduct SHEQ site audits.
* Ensure the company is up to date and in line with current legislations and SHEQ contractual obligations.
* Take a lead in identifying any risks or noncompliance and develop actions to minimize these risks.
* Work alongside operations on high-risk complex projects.
* Review, update, and implement SHEQ policies, procedures, and COSHH register. Ensure all staff are adhering to HSEQ policies and processes.
* Deliver in-house SHEQ training, recruitment induction, client inductions, preparing TBTs, and ensuring their completion in a timely manner.
* Deliver a training program for new starters.
* Provide support to operations with expert advice to enable them to prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
* Contribute to continual improvement.
* Conduct ISO 9001 / 45001 and 14001 audits on a regular basis as well as depot and internal compliance audits.
* Ensure operations are compliant with site and staff audits as per monthly targets.
* Maintain the SHEQ management system and ensure actions are followed up with the relevant manager.
* Participate in conducting sub-contractor audits and questionnaires on an annual basis.
* Help manage business SHEQ training matrix including evaluating business training needs, coordinating training, planning refresher training.
* Record and investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses. Work alongside the relevant manager with actions and improvements, including following up any safety observations with staff.
* Develop personal competence and liaise with external bodies and organizations to keep up to date with best practices.
* Prepare monthly reports for Directors Board Meeting and attend management meetings to present findings/trends/improvements.
* Chair a quarterly SHEQ forum and manage any actions from this meeting.
* Attend client meetings and represent the company in a SHEQ capacity.
* Assist in completing any SHEQ related questions for tenders.
* Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post.
Essential Competencies:
* NEBOSH General or Construction Cert minimum.
* Internal Auditor.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar working environment, i.e., utilities or National Grid industry as a SHEQ advisor or manager.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
* Good knowledge and application of Health and Safety in the utilities sector / National Grid.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
* Good computer literacy.
* Good PowerPoint skills.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* High personal standard showing drive and efficiency in SHEQ.
* Resilient, organized, professional, accepts responsibility, influencing, building relationships.
In return, our client offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
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