Health And Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across multiple construction projects in the North East. In this vital role, you will develop and implement comprehensive health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a strong safety culture. You will engage with various stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and deliver training programs to enhance safety awareness. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in health and safety management within construction.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety management systems across projects.
• Lead risk assessments and implement control measures to mitigate risks.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training and Education

Incident Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Health and Safety Software

Job description

Job Description

A successful client of ours is seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join their team. You will provide expert leadership across multiple construction projects in the North East and beyond, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, developing and implementing health and safety strategies, and fostering a strong safety culture within the company.

Responsibilities

1. Health and Safety Management Systems: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety management systems that meet or exceed all relevant legislation and best practices. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including CDM 2015. Conduct regular audits and inspections of construction sites to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
2. Risk Assessment and Control: Lead the identification and assessment of health and safety risks across all construction projects. Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks. Monitor the effectiveness of control measures and make necessary adjustments.
3. Training and Education: Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Promote a strong safety culture within the company, emphasizing the importance of safety and risk awareness.
4. Incident Reporting and Investigation: Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near misses, preparing comprehensive reports and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Maintain accurate records of all health and safety incidents and investigations.
5. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations. Prepare regular health and safety reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders on all health and safety matters.

Key Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience working as a Health and Safety Manager within the construction industry, preferably with a contractor.
• Thorough understanding of all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations, including CDM 2015.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and influence others on health and safety matters.
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety management systems.
• Proficiency in using relevant health and safety software and reporting tools.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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