Job Description
HSQE DIRECTOR
The Collard Group are seeking an experienced health & safety leader who can develop and drive a collaborative safety culture and strategy, providing clear priorities and goals focused on minimising risks and our environmental impact. This is a key leadership role reporting to the Group Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and agreeing strategic plans for HSQE and related activities that promote and drive industry leading levels of health, safety, environmental and sustainability performance
* Overseeing ongoing compliance and performance levels, establishing frameworks and driving engagement with fellow directors
* Co-ordinating and leading the development of Health, Safety and Environmental policy, standards and procedures across the business
* Driving the Health, Safety and Environmental audit and assurance activities to meet legal and insurance requirements
* Driving safety cultural change, leadership initiatives and improvement across the group
* Providing effective leadership, support and guidance in all HSQE matters including training for all employees and sub-contractors
* Conducting in conjunction with managing directors / directors, project and business sector HSE performance reviews, compliance evaluations, tours and audits as required
* Ownership and responsibility for ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 accreditations, whilst providing support to the maintenance of external accreditations such as Constructionline, CHAS and Builders Profile
* Monitor, collate and interpret performance data including close out of inspection and accident investigation reports, and providing management reports on a routine basis
* Reviewing and investigating accidents, incidents and near miss events to identify and effectively share lessons learned
* Managing the recruitment and development of the HSQE team including coaching and mentoring where required
What we’re looking for:
* Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
* Relevant HSQE experience in demolition, waste, recycling or aggregate operations
* Experience and detailed technical knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance with an in-depth understanding of quality, sustainability and environmental procedures in the construction and waste industries
* Experience of leading HSQE in the construction and/or waste recycling industries with the ability to deliver effective change management initiatives and develop and implement HSQE strategies
* Experience of monitoring operating permits for recycling, waste and aggregate sites (desirable but not essential)
* Ability to lead, develop and mentor both the HSQE team and divisional operational managers
* Ability to involve others in decisions and empower people to act whilst being clear about expectations
* Ability to effectively utilise a range of software including the MS office suite and management systems.
PLEASE NOTE: We require candidates to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK and are unable to proceed with applications for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
What’s on Offer:
* A competitive salary dependent upon experience
* Company car or car allowance
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Life assurance (5 x Salary)
* Private medical insurance (after 3 months service)
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Training & development opportunities
* Supportive team operating as part a family run business with free company social events