Health and Safety Manager - Renewables

Our client is a fast-growing, vertically integrated renewable energy company, focused on developing, building and operating large-scale solar and BESS projects.

They are looking for an experienced health and safety manager to join the Delivery team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic candidate to join a fast-growing renewable energy business as they head into the next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, review, and update health and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and industry best practices.
2. Ensure that health and safety policies are effectively communicated to all employees.
3. Conduct regular risk assessments for office-based works, offsite events, and conferences.
4. Work alongside associated Heads of Teams to oversee the RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statement) for construction site and development site environments.
5. Monitor and review risk assessments periodically and after significant changes or incidents.
6. Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, including induction training for new hires and refresher courses.
7. Carry out and/or support the preparation of toolbox talks to provide practical, real-life experience of H&S issues to ensure staff engage with H&S policies.
8. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
9. Conduct regular health and safety audits and inspections in offices.
10. Conduct H&S audit of supplier/contractor premises on an as-required basis in conjunction with the Procurement department.
11. Develop and implement procedures for reporting, investigating, and recording accidents and incidents.
12. Lead investigations into accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
13. Monitor incident trends and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
14. Develop and maintain emergency response plans for both office and construction site locations.
15. Organise and conduct regular emergency drills, and ensure staff are trained in emergency procedures.
16. Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters within the company.
17. Liaise with external regulatory bodies, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders on health and safety issues.
18. Maintain comprehensive health and safety records, including training logs, risk assessments, audit reports, and incident records.
19. Ensure new employees are aware of the relevant H&S policies for their role.
20. Work with the Procurement Department to manage the process of onboarding contractors with particular attention to the prequalification process.
21. Provide oversight on environmental and sustainability policies for the company.
22. Work with various departments on carbon reporting protocols and tools to be used within the company.

Requirements

1. Degree level qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
2. Professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
3. Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
4. Strong communication and training skills.
5. Experience in both office and construction site environments.
6. Experience in the renewables industry is preferred.
7. Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and audits.

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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