Health And Safety Manager

Job IntroductionSupport the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for Area in the management of HSW for SCS activities, including the implementation of the H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and with Works Information. Regular liaison with other MWCC and works packages to ensure sharing of best practices, innovation and continuous improvement.The position plays the key role in helping to establish and maintain the highest and where possible, new industry Health and Safety standards for the project. The role will involve the management of one or more direct reporting staff.Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. Main ResponsibilitiesSupport and manage the implementation of the SCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy across AreaUnderstand the SCS Health & Safety Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the SCS operations and ensure that the requirements are implementedProvide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s H&S policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.Assist and provide advice to Contract Management in the understanding of stakeholders (internal and external) aims, priorities and risks with regards to H&SAssist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans if applicable and coordination of reviewProvide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill healthUndertake and provide advice in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management SystemUndertake and/ or assist Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and others as required and directedDevelop and manage program of, assist with and undertake H&S surveillance where required of operational sites. Participate, as requested in Parent Company H&S auditsProvide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractorsAssist if necessary with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.Undertake and/ or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of H&S performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation and interventionAssist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.Assist in the preparation and implementation of H&S training/ briefings, as directed.Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business and parent companiesSet standards and lead by example in the management of H&SLiaise with the other members of the HSS Team and the wider organisation with regards to H&SMaintain own level of knowledge and competency in relations to H&S Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membershipObtain competency cards in line with the SCS Competence Card Compliance StandardUnderstand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the projectThe Ideal CandidateAt least five years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & SafetySafety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQWorking towards chartered membership of IOSH – CMIOSHCollaborative behavioursInstitute of Leadership and Management Level 5