Health and Safety Manager

Location: Lichfield, England

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Benefits: Car, Life & Medical

Job Type: Permanent

Health and Safety Manager

Position: Health and Safety Manager / SHEQ Manager with a construction background required

Sector: Construction, Interior Fit Out, Shopfitting

Established firm in the Construction sector requires an experienced Health and Safety Manager / SHEQ Manager in Staffordshire.

Your primary responsibility in this senior role is to ensure the company is equipped for and can meet its legal responsibilities with regards to Health, Safety, and the Environment.

Experience Required

1. An accomplished Health and Safety Manager with a minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience in similar roles as senior safety lead, multi-site safety lead, trainer, strategy developer, and team coach.
2. Possess an excellent Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality management background within the construction sector.
3. Possess an excellent knowledge of construction operations, materials, and full project methodology life cycle experience including pre-development, project delivery, and maintenance.
4. Experience of working with senior managers.
5. Experience of successfully managing and motivating a team.
6. Knowledge of CDM, fire, and asbestos regulations.
7. Experience with CITB, CSCS, Considerate Constructor, SSIP schemes.
8. Experience of writing, reviewing, and implementing on-site procedures.
9. Experience of communicating effectively verbally and in writing to senior managers and writing reports.
10. Evidence of continued professional and personal development.

Skills and Ability

1. A chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH).
2. Environmental certification / IEAMA membership.
3. Excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively.
4. Extensive knowledge of effective health and safety management strategies and best practice.
5. Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application in a construction environment.
6. Fully conversant with UK construction health, safety, and environmental standards, ISO14001, ISO9001, and ISO 45001.
7. Comfortable dealing with clients, architects, and sub-contractors.
8. Coaching and mentoring skills to develop and support both managerial and operational staff to meet company and individual needs.
9. Familiar with the fundamental aspects of sustainability and how to incorporate these into working practices and the supply chain.

The role will suit individuals currently working as SHE Manager – Construction, Health and Safety Manager, SHEQ Manager and be living within a commutable distance of Lichfield, Burton Upon Trent, Rugeley, Cannock, Walsall, Birmingham or be willing to relocate.

Please forward your CV by clicking Apply Now!