H&S Manager

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an H&S Manager for its Scotland operations. The role involves promoting safety best practices, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing professional advice to teams. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety and experience in the rail and construction industries.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping and restaurants vouchers

Comprehensive skills-based training

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Experience in HSQE roles necessary.
• Knowledge of rail and civil engineering interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Promote HSQE best practices and accident prevention.
• Implement HSQE standards and procedures.
• Manage and close out investigation recommendations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

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Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provide cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK.

As a team we manage the full project life cycle and complete all aspects of design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance support, across all signalling technologies, equipment and systems.

We also provide design, supply, install and test services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider, or as part of multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. We also offer these capabilities for station information and security systems.

We are currently working on a number of contracts some examples of which include the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue) and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for provision of ETCS.

An opportunity has arisen for an H&S Manager to join VolkerRail Specialist Businesses working on our SP&C contract based in Scotland.

This role will involve:

• Proactively promote HSQE best practice and established accident & incident prevention strategies throughout the managerial/supervisory/workforce levels (including contractors).
• Work with the managerial/supervisory teams across Signalling & Power in the implementation of HSQE standards and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Railway Safety Certification & Principal Contractors / Rail Plant Company Operating licenses, ISO standards, current applicable legislation and other client requirements.
• Provide professional HSQE advice, coaching, mentoring, training and education to management/supervisors/workforce and contractors where identified as necessary.
• In conjunction with managerial and supervisory staff manage and close out all associated investigation recommendations and remedial actions arising from accident & incident investigations. In addition assist in the management of formal investigation recommendations and remedial actions as directed by the management team.

About you

You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set:

• Previous experience in an HSQE role.
• Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Have working knowledge of both rail and civil engineering interfaces and practices.
• Previous experience of working in the construction/rail industry are an essential requirement along with the possession of a PTS and CSCS Card.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload.

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, performance related pay, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.