Description

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading all Occupational H&S initiatives and system maintenance with a focus on supporting our engineering and delivery teams deliver exceptional H&S performance. This role will facilitate adherence to OH&S policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with the UK OH&S rules and regulations. This role will build upon the OH&S system put in place and developed in line with our corporate systems over the last three years. Key responsibilities are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Act as the UK point of contact for Burns & McDonnell corporate safety & health team in the US who will provide relevant support and guidance.

• Develop and maintain the Burns & McDonnell ISO 45001 OH&S Safety Management System

• Enhance and develop relevant procedures and ensure they comply with all company, regulations and industry standards

• Manage all project OH&S reporting and communication

• Provide guidance and leadership for OH&S

• Serve as the lead on all UK OH&S issues where assistance is needed.

• Provide part-time support on site to assure operations are planned and conducted in a safe manner.

• Provide advice, guidance, and assistance to personnel regarding OH&S issues and work practices.

• Schedule Safety / Audit / Inspections

• Carry out Investigations, with recommendations and learning

• Coordinate and mentor project OH&S assessments. Review any assessment findings with appropriate parties. Follow up by documenting the items which require immediate correction.

• Provide information on latest OH&S information / best practices to the business.

• Lead training on OH&S to the UK business and Supply Chain.

• Review and complete, as necessary, Near Miss, Incident and Accident Investigation reports and recommend countermeasures as appropriate.

• Report to Corporate Safety & Health periodically regarding the UKO OH&S progress, challenges, and objectives.

• Collaborate with operational teams to identify needs and resolve potential risks while driving consistency throughout the process.

• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure performance information is included in the company’s supplier database and improvement plans implemented.

• This roll will lead in all matters concerning safety and health but will manage a department with environmental and quality professionals as well as other safety professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or equivalent in a Health & Safety related subject.

• A working knowledge of environmental legislation and good site environmental practices

• Graduate or CMIOSH. Consideration will be given to working towards CMIOSH

• Experience in a similar role, ideally within the electricity sector and as a minimum within the built environment.

• A minimum of seven (7) years experience in an electricity networks construction environment

• Working Knowledge of Electricity in Construction, (substations, OHL and cabling)

• Good knowledge of data analysis & risk assessment

• A strong understanding of HSE standards and CDM regulations

• Full driving licence

Job Safety & Health

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 200927