Health and Safety Manager - Carlisle, Cumbria - £65k-£70k+package - major infrastructure project
Responsibilities:- The purpose of this role is to provide functional Health, Safety and Wellbeing advice, guidance and coaching to the operational teams. The position supports the contract/project team in establishing and maintaining the highest levels of Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
As the Health and Safety Manager, your duties & responsibilities will include: • Advise on contract/project compliance with statutory provisions • Advise the contract/project team on the competency requirements in line with requirements • Advise the contract/project on the production, implementation and review of HSW plans, e.g. construction phase plan • Advise contract/project teams to ensure risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)are prepared and reviewed as necessary • Escalate significant and potentially significant incidents to HSW manager and contract/project lead immediately • Undertake incident investigations in line with the incident investigation procedure • Maintain the incident management database, including uploading of supporting documentation and close out of actions • Ensure monthly HSW reports are completed and submitted, accurately and on time • Review contract/project HSW trends with the contract/project lead establish and monitor any agreed improvement plans • Conduct, as a minimum, HSW audits and inspections as per the schedule(s) recording findings/actions on Procore • Assist the contract/project to close out actions/non-conformances from HSW audits and inspections • Work proactively to build and maintain relationships with contractors/subcontractors, designers, suppliers, clients, enforcement agencies and other relevant parties • Participate in the development, review, update and rollout of HSW processes and procedures • Support the business with work winning when requested • Promote and support a culture of continuous improvement • To support project teams in establishing and maintaining the highest Health and Safety standards for the contract/project • Act as an exemplar role model in delivering HSW initiatives and campaigns • Set an example to the business by maintaining a high standard of HSW compliance at all times • Carryout specific briefings as instructed by Head of SHEQ/Project Director
Skills & Knowledge Requirements:- Essential: Previous experience in health and safety on complex civil engineering/infrastructure projects. Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Technician, or Graduate membership of IOSH.
Desirable: Working towards chartered membership of IOSH. NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work