Health And Safety Officer

Job Title: SHE Officer GB Reports to: Head of SHEQ Department: SHEQ Location: Manchester Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am–5pm, Fri 8:30am–4pm Main Purpose of the Role: * Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations for GB. * Report serious incidents to the Group H&S Officer and Head of SHEQ promptly. * Investigate environmental incidents and report findings. * Liaise with clients on safety, health, and environmental issues. Goals & Objectives: * Support the maintenance of the Group's ISO Integrated Management System. * Liaise with the SHEQ Dept. to ensure working practices comply with legislation. * Assist in developing health, safety, and environmental strategies and policies. * Conduct risk assessments and outline safe operational procedures. * Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with policies. * Provide in-house training on safety, health, and environmental matters. * Maintain records of audits and inspections, suggesting improvements. * Investigate accidents and incidents to prevent recurrence. * Stay updated with relevant legislation and ensure compliance. * Oversee the safe installation of equipment and disposal of hazardous substances. * Manage COSHH Register and advise on specialist areas like noise and occupational diseases. Main Duties & Responsibilities: * Enforce company H&S and environmental procedures and report non-conformities. * Assist in developing and delivering safety training. * Conduct risk assessments for high-risk tasks and ensure understanding. * Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with standards on projects. * Perform in-house and on-site housekeeping inspections and audits. * Promote safety awareness and work with SHEQ Dept. to update policies. * Ensure portable electrical equipment complies with regulations. * Assist with staff training, including inductions. * Support the Group Health & Safety Officer as needed. Essential Criteria * Qualifications: NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction H&S, NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent/higher. * Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar construction role, with strong knowledge of UK health and safety laws and engineering practices. Experience with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001. * Skills: Strong IT skills, ability to work independently, excellent communication, ability to deliver training, and technical understanding of engineering challenges. * Other: Full driving licence and willingness to travel across UK and occasionally Ireland