HSEQ Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Lancashire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
16 Sep 2021
Closes
14 Oct 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client are one of the region's oldest construction groups who over many decades have forged an enviable reputation for delivering quality projects, this is evident by the numerous awards received over the years by both the company and its employees. They currently turnover circa GBP80m across predominately the Education, Health, Industrial and Commercial Sectors with work secured predominately via repeat business, partnered and frameworks. They believe its employees are the heart of its success which is why great emphasis is put on their happiness and wellbeing within a supportive environment. This is demonstrated by the length of service of many of its 150 employees (25% of staff members have over 20 years of service).

They now have an opportunity for a SHEQ Manager to join the business and play an integral part of the company's future whilst reporting into the Managing Director. You'll be the Company professional on all matters of health, safety, environmental and quality matters and provide advice and guidance to the business and ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and fit for purpose.

Duties to include but are not limited to:

•To co-ordinate the quality assurance process in conjunction with the Operations Director.

•Advise and guide on all health, safety, environmental and quality matters, keeping the business up to date with health and safety arrangements, policy, best practice and issues as they arise

•Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess the safety standards are maintained and a consistent approach is adopted across the Company

•Ensure that statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the organisation e.g. COSHH, RIDDOR, Display Screen Equipment, Risk Assessments etc.

•Act as the major link in the event of accidents or incidents, conducting all on-the-spot investigations and advising on recommendations arising from them

•Maintain up to date, accurate and appropriate health, safety and environmental records and documentation

•Maintain accident statistics, analyse trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary

•Be the catalyst for activity and commitment to environmental management

•Provide an effective communication system on health, safety and environmental matters in the form of Company Bulletins, Safety Alerts, Emails and memos

•Provide health, safety and environmental documentation for marketing and at pre-tender stage

•Maintain an up to date professional knowledge of legislative changes, reviewing all relevant policies, procedures and standard documentation. Communicating these to the wider business.

•Advise on and facilitate health, safety and environmental training in line with business strategy

•Apply for and maintain appropriate health, safety and environmental awards to enhance the Company's commercial prospects

•Maintain close liaison with the HSE and other external bodies

•Network within the industry to maintain knowledge and apply best practice

Key skills required:

•Substantial experience within the construction industry

•A minimum of a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

•SHEQ auditing experience to ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 50001 and OHSAS 18001 (ISO45001)

•Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality legislation and best practice

•Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

•Good IT skills

•Ability to prioritise own workload and work independently

•Strong technical knowledge of construction and other building processes, equipment and plant

•Commercially focussed

•Numeracy skills

•Good attention to detail

•Networking skills

•Methodical and organised

If you're interested in this excellent career opportunity then please apply with an up-to-date CV