Hseq Manager

IBP are currently looking to recruit a Health Safety Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Manager based in Penrith. As the SHEQ Manager you will be covering the Cumbria area. This role is both office and site based, a van and fuel card will be provided for site visits. 

The main duties include but are not limited to:

• Effectively contribute to the effective delivery of an ISO Integrated Management System 
• Support several projects and departments to meet the requirements of the Safety, Quality and Environment Management systems
• Supporting the organisation on the CDM requirements on large scale projects, ensuring requirements are met and sufficient governance completed 
• Provide input into the development, delivery and maintenance of effective and proactive strategies for managing HSEQ risks, and for improving performance 
• Lead and manage team members, ensuring appropriate support is provided and any training needs are addressed 
• To support the development and delivery of internal/external training to operational teams (and other parties, where required) 
• Support the Senior HSEQ Manager and operational managers and project teams on a broad range of HSEQ issues, helping them to embed policy and process where appropriate 
• Carry out investigations and reports and provide technical advice to operational teams in the investigation and resolution of accidents and incidents 
• Carry out and oversee internal and site based audits and ensure safety alerts are delivered 
• Produce and communicate safety alerts / toolbox talks to promote learning and prevention 
• Reporting on KPIs and HSEQ statistics, identifying trends and advising on action required 
• Take an active role in supporting operational teams to implement assurance ‘systems’, supporting both the operational function and the performance and governance 
• Support operational teams in measuring the effectiveness of HSEQ policy implementation through inspection/audit, the review of appropriate performance measures, and by contributing to the monthly HSEQ (and operational) reporting cycle 
• Provide intelligence to the business on existing / emerging HSEQ legal requirements and sector/client-specific standards 
• Support environmental responsibilities to drive compliance and continuous improvement 
• Monitor contractors and identify key improvement areas 

The Ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience:

• Qualification in a relevant subject related to construction health and safety management (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate) or equivalent qualifications/experience. 
• At least 5 years’ experience within a Health & Safety role at Manager level 
• Proven experience of leading and managing a team 
• Sound working knowledge of HSEQ law, and relevant sector-specific HSEQ standards in relation to construction/building 
• Technical Skills & Ability in Generalist HSEQ 
• Excellent communication skills at all levels 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 
• Full valid driving licence 
• Experience of HSEQ within a telecoms, utilities, or civil engineering environment 
• Experience of developing and implementing ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 
• Demonstrable knowledge 

Thank you for applying for this position. Successful applicants will be contacted within 10 working days of submitting their application - if you do not hear back within this time, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free to apply for any future roles.

IBP Recruitment Ltd provide services as an Agency and an Employment Business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers, and we are committed to equal opportunities for all candidates.