Head of QHSE - Bids, Mobilisations & QHSE Projects

Manchester Arndale; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a QHSE Director to provide expert support in contract sales and operational excellence. This role includes managing QHSE projects, leading from the front in health and safety, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH diploma and at least 5 years' experience in a leadership role. A hands-on approach and strong leadership skills are essential for success. This position is located in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Leadership QHSE role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of QHSE compliance and statutory requirements.
• Hands-on approach with demonstrable CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert QHSE support for new FM contract sales.
• Lead QHSE projects and manage QHSE processes.
• Assist in significant accident and incident investigations.

Skills

QHSE compliance

Leadership

Communication

Environmental law knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Role Overview

• UK&I QHSE Director in a department with +70 QHSE professionals.
• To provide expert QHSE support, assistance and advice to the OCS UK&I Sales division regarding all QHSE related matters for new FM contract sales, bids and tenders.
• Assist with and provide QHSE expertise for new FM contract mobilisations and acquisitions, including the first stage in mobilisation; assessing tasks, hazards, OCS commitments & responsibilities and implementing the QHSE Management Plan for the contract.
• Lead on QHSE projects which can vary from review and update sections of the OCS UK&I QHSE Management System, through to purchase and implementation in the business of new QHSE software systems.
• Act as a Leader and QHSE expert assisting the QHSE Director in coaching, supporting, advising and guiding the OCS UK&I QHSE team members.
• Own the OCS UK&I Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery process and procedures managing and guiding the OCS UK&I BDCR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Functional

• To work collaboratively and constructively with the OCS UK&I Sales division to ensure all QHSE related matters are assessed and expert structured QHSE responses are provided for new FM contract sales, bids and tenders.
• Use your experience of evaluating new FM contract sales, bids and tender’s Invitation To Tender documentation to ensure all QHSE related matters are identified and assessed for PPQ’s/ Bids, Quality, H&S, Compliance, BCDR, NEC3 & 4 Plans.
• Provide a “hands‑on” approach to mobilisations for QHSE requirements of new FM contracts, setting the OCS Operational teams up for success from day one, ensuring continued support, mentoring and coaching during the mobilisation period.
• Utilising your experience and QHSE expertise assessing tasks, hazards, OCS commitments & responsibilities to enable implementation of a suitable, robust QHSE Management Plan for new FM contract mobilisations and acquisitions, including Fire; ACMs; Confined Spaces; QHSE resources; training; CDM; Operational RAMS
• Take the Lead on OCS QHSE projects under direction from the UK&I QHSE Director, which can vary from new QHSE procedures, assessing new or updated QHSE related legislation and implementing process to ensure adherence, development of training material, reviewing and updating sections of the OCS UK&I QHSE Management System, assist with building and implementation of new QHSE software and systems.
• Develop and implement new policy & process with the UK&I QHSE Director as necessary.
• Assist with significant accident and incident investigations and liaison with enforcing authorities as required.
• Provide expertise in QHSE matters to Operational Management Teams.
• Act as a Leader and QHSE expert assisting the QHSE Director in coaching, supporting, advising and guiding the OCS UK&I QHSE team members.
• Ensure expert QHSE representation at Client meetings on behalf of OCS where necessary.
• Assist in the development, formulation and delivery of annual QHSE objectives
• Manage on a day‑to‑day basis the OCS UK&I BCDR Manager.
• Assist the OCS UK&I BDCR Manager with implementation of suitable and sufficient Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery process and procedures at FM contract and Business Division levels.
• Ensure a program of BDCR testing is undertaken through OCS UK&I.
• Lead on recertification of the OCS UK&I’s ISO 22301, accreditation.

General

• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and industry initiatives to enable maintenance of CPD.
• Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the OCS UK & Ireland group.
• Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out duties.
• Act in good faith and promote the long‑term success of each division within the OCS UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.
• Adhere to and promote the OCS UK & Ireland group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Necessary

• Chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Leadership QHSE role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of QHSE compliance and statutory requirements placed on the business
• Extensive practical QHSE management and delivery experience in Facilities Management and construction environments.
• A working knowledge of environmental law is preferred.
• Confident when dealing with the enforcing authorities
• Hands‑on and can‑do approach.
• Demonstrable CPD
• Behave in an ethical and sustainable way
• Full UK drivers license

Core Expectations

• Commitment to performance excellence
• Show flexibility in working arrangements to ensure that a high level of service is delivered.
• Self‑motivated and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Builds strong working relationships with key stakeholders, in particular Operational SLT members, Business Directors and contract Management Teams.
• Have a positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues
• Be able to take personal responsibility
• Have a flexible and positive attitude towards work
• Be keen to continuously improve own learning and development
• Create constructive and respectful relationships
• Recognise that diversity and difference are assets
• Seek to ensure all colleagues are treated fairly
• Support and embed the UK & Ireland group’s corporate values.

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.