SHEQ Manager
Salary : £45,000.00-£50,000.00
Overview
We are seeking a proactive and experienced SHEQ Manager to join our team, with a focus on ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality across our operations. This is a key leadership role that involves developing and implementing SHEQ policies and procedures that align with legal requirements, industry standards, and company goals. The SHEQ Manager will play a crucial role in conducting risk assessments, leading safety training programs, managing emergency response plans, and overseeing the integrated management system.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement SHEQ policies and procedures that comply with legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure that appropriate safety controls are in place to mitigate identified risks, for both the yard, factory and sites. Regularly review and update as required.
- Lead safety training programs for all employees and subcontractors, ensuring a high level of awareness and competence in H&S, Environmental and Quality practices. Specific to both factory and site work
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans for the office and factory, including fire evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and communication strategies. Coordinate drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency preparedness measures.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Monitor and report on safety performance indicators, including near misses, accidents, and lost time incidents (LTIs).
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely communication and compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments for projects and operations, ensuring sustainability practices are integrated into construction processes.
- Oversee the management of the integrated management system (IMS) and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 or relevant standards. (19650 would be a bonus)
- Develop and maintain quality control processes for the factory and also specific projects
- Coordinate with project teams to address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement.
- With support from the Document Controller, maintain documentation related to all standards and control, including non-conformance reports, corrective action plans, and improvement initiatives.
- Lead and mentor the team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development in relation to all 3 standards and best practice in the business.
- Collaborate with senior management and other departments to integrate SHEQ initiatives and suggested improvements into overall business strategy and operations.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of sites to assess compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Provide timely feedback and recommendations for corrective actions as necessary. This involves conducting audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure that the company is complying with regulatory requirements. This will also mean liaising with outside accreditation bodies to ensure compliance through external audits and reporting.
- Work with clients and project teams to create project specific quality control processes, conducting quality audits, and ensuring that the company meets quality standards.
- Assist in the production of operational site documentation such as H&S files, RAMS and CPP. Consider how risks could be reduced and advising on a range of key activities such as confined spaces, work at height, occupational health, COSHH etc.
- Undertake inspections/audits of operational sites. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and that contract processes are being properly implemented.
- Undertake any other duties reasonably requested to meet team and company objectives.
Skills, knowledge & qualification requirements
- NEBOSH construction certificate / NEBOSH general certificate with construction experience (essential)
- Experience of working in a CDM environment (essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Member of IOSH or IIRSM (TechIOSH as a minimum) (essential)
- Appreciation / Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation (essential)
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Sharepoint (essential)
- A strong background of working within the construction and/or modular sector (essential)
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work with staff at all levels
- The ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement, and influence change
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- An understanding of all relevant statutory, regulatory and company policies and guidelines, including a working knowledge of ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001
- Understanding of ISO 19650 (Preferable but not essential)