Health & Safety Manager

Zenith Conservation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations in heavy industry. This pivotal role involves developing risk assessments, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety across various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision-making skills and a background in heavy industry, with a focus on maintaining the highest safety standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee well-being, and make a significant impact in promoting a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SHEQ legislation and effective management strategies.
• NEBOSH qualifications are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety policies across project sites and head office.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify hazards.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Heavy Industry

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Leadership

Conflict Management

Education

NEBOSH NGC in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety

CMIOSH or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start Date: April 2025
Hours: 40 hrs per week (some travel and overnight stays would be required)

Zenith Group is a world-leading provider of specialist access and repair solutions, featuring a world-class in-house engineering team and mechanical and welding facilities. For over 20 years, Zenith Group has supported global blue-chip companies with safe and innovative solutions across a range of industries.

We are seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Manager with a strong background in heavy industry to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for rigorously overseeing health and safety policies and procedures across project work sites and the head office, ensuring strict compliance with regulations. This role is crucial in fostering a safety-conscious culture, proactively identifying potential risks, and ensuring the utmost protection of employees, clients, and members of the public.

Role Summary:

As the Health & Safety Manager reporting to the safety lead, your primary responsibilities will evolve with the role, initially focusing on:

• Developing, monitoring, and reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and safe working practices to ensure they meet legal and industry standards.
• Conducting regular site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards or unsafe working conditions.
• Liaising with the contracts team to ensure that corrective actions are taken and safety issues are addressed promptly.
• Working with the compliance team to ensure adherence to all relevant health and safety legislation, including HSE guidelines and other UK/European regulations.
• Monitoring and updating on internal and external legislation changes and adjusting health and safety practices accordingly.
• Maintaining accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and accidents, ensuring timely reporting to authorities as required.
• Complying with ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 standards.
• Working with the compliance team to develop and deliver training to ensure compliance knowledge across the business.
• Working with Compliance and Operations on contract reviews regarding H&S requirements.
• Managing day-to-day premises health & safety requirements.
• Taking ownership of audits, including timely implementation of corrective actions, and maintaining a schedule of tasks throughout the year for our Health and Safety audit and Fire Risk Assessment, working alongside compliance teams.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• You will have key decision-making skills and the ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written information.
• Having a good knowledge and previous experience in heavy industry would be advantageous, including specialist access, scaffolding, lifting operations, temporary works, confined space works, and the ability to apply this knowledge in developing the safety provision of the company.
• You will be expected to meet demanding schedule requirements while maintaining the highest quality standards; therefore, you will be versatile and motivated.
• Being part of a flexible operations group, you are expected to be self-motivated, independent, and self-managed.
• You must be well-organised and methodical.
• Be confident and self-assured to establish relations and networks with people both inside and outside the organisation while ensuring your priority of delivering a compliant solution.
• Possess a client-focused attitude, understanding priorities and time-critical tasks.
• Possess and be able to demonstrate strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Be personable, extremely professional, and possess excellent customer-facing skills.
• Demonstrate a ‘lead by example’ approach, which will include excellent leadership and management qualities.
• There will also be occasional requirements for some level of conflict management and resolution, which will include negotiation skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH NGC in Occupational Health and Safety or NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety, or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety.
• CMIOSH or working towards it is desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of current SHEQ legislation and other requirements and their application in the workplace.
• Extensive knowledge of effective SHEQ management strategies and best practices.
• Conversant with CDM regulations and the company’s associated responsibilities.
• Other related qualifications such as TWC, Appointed Person, Scaffolding Inspection.