Senior Health & Safety Manager

A very exciting opportunity has arisen on HS2 project in UK for a Senior Heath & Safety Manager, providing strong health & safety leadership across a major section of the project. 

Project Details

You will support the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for the central area of the project including the implementation of the H&S Management System  to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and with Works Information. 

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 may involve the managing of one or more direct reporting staff. As Senior Health and Safety Manager you will be working on HS2 the UK’s new high-speed rail network which is believed will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain.

In this position, you would be helping to deliver the HS2 main civils contracts which include both Lots S1 and S2. The value of the contracts combined is around £3.8 billion with the works due for completion in 2025.

These works include twin-bored tunnels, SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

Responsibilities and Duties

Support and manage the implementation of the SCS Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy across Area Central.

• Understand the JV Health & Safety Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the JV operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented
• Provide 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 internal and external stakeholders aims, priorities and risks with regards to H&S
• Assist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans if applicable and coordination of review
• Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill health
• Undertake and provide advice in key tasks to assist in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System
• Undertake and assist Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and others as required and directed
• Assist with and undertake H&S surveillance where required of operational sites. Participate, as requested in Parent Company H&S audits
• Provide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors
• Assist with the preparation of H&S risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Undertake the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of H&S performance.  Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation and intervention
• Assist 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 and briefings, as directed.
• Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business and parent companies
• Set standards and lead by example in the management of H&S
• Liaise with the other members of the HSS Team and the wider organisation with regards to H&S
• Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relations to H&S Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membership
• Obtain competency cards in line with the JV Competence Card Compliance Standard
• Understand 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 project
• Act as Deputy for the Area Head of HSW as and when required.
• Take a lead on the day to day management of the Safety team within the HSW team.
• Be a proactive, solution orientated leader within the business building strong working relationships with Operational teams and stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least five years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety senior management
• Line management experience essential 
• Demonstrable career progression from Advisor, Senior Advisor, Manager
• Heavy civils or tunneling experience is much preferred
• Act in support function, not as a 'policeman!'
• Able to operate with very senior leaders
• Collaborative behaviours
• Audit qualification required
• Stable employment history

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ
• Working towards chartered membership of IOSH – CMIOSH
• Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Construction careers don't get better than this! The successful Senor Health & Safety Manager candidate will join an established main contractor on the iconic HS2 project.

This leading joint venture consortium JV is delivering a major portion of the tunnelling across London for High Speed 2 (HS2). The value of the project is around £2billion with the works due for completion in around 2025.

This employer encourages flexible working. Professional development, such as subsidised further study, or payment of professional membership fees are available for suitable candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• £5900 car allowance
• Annual travel card
• Additional benefits.