Environment, Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Witney; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager in Oxfordshire. This permanent role offers the chance to lead safety initiatives, improve health & safety culture, and mentor a team. Candidates should have substantial experience in health & safety, particularly within the civil engineering sector, and hold a NEBOSH certificate.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in health & safety.
• Experience in heavy civil engineering industry (rail, highways).

Responsibilities

• Lead SHE compliance and strategy.
• Review policies for improvement.
• Coach and mentor SHE team members.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Job description

Job Description

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Oxfordshire based

Permanent

£50,000 - £55,000

Are you a Health & Safety Advisor looking to gain more responsibility or an experienced Health & Safety Manager who is commutable to Oxfordshire but looking for a better work-life balance and maybe reduce the amount you travel for work? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

I am working with a heavy civil engineering specialist who are looking for an experienced health & safety professional who is able to look at current processes. Policies and procedures and look at what improvements can be made and continue to improve the company’s health & safety culture. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in heavy civil engineering and knowledge of auditing would be a distinct advantage.

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead across all SHE compliance and strategy
• Provide accurate and on time reports for senior management with trends and provide a solution-based approach
• Review all current policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement
• Driven and enthusiastic individual with a passion for health & safety
• Lead by example in creating a positive health & safety culture
• Lead on accident investigations and near misses to identify root causes and implement improvement plans.
• Coach and mentor members of the SHE team to support them to reach their potential

The Health & Safety Manager will have:

• 3 years of experience working in health & safety
• Previous experience working in heavy civil engineering industry such as rail, highways, piling, groundworks or geotechnical work
• Hold a NEBOSH certificate minimum, ideally Diploma level or working towards.
• Driving license
• Happy to work in a position where coaching, mentoring and supporting other SHEQ professional to reach their potential
• Strong communicator and able to train and present to the internal team and external customers.
• Experience with auditing or RISQS audits would be a distinct advantage but not essential

Vacancy Owner: Phillip Muston | [e-mail]