Health & Safety Manager - New Build Power Station

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a new Energy from Waste power station in Cheshire. This pivotal role involves shaping the safety culture, ensuring compliance, and promoting proactive health and safety practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Health and Safety Management within heavy engineering sectors, along with strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact on safety and wellbeing in a cutting-edge facility.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Car Allowance

Bonus Opportunity

Opportunity to work on a new Energy from Waste plant

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Health & Safety Management in heavy process or engineering environments.
• Strong background in Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, or Petrochemical.

Responsibilities

• Manage site Health & Safety communications and risk assessments.
• Conduct audits and develop a strong health & safety culture.
• Coordinate emergency response training and provide H&S training.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6

NVQ 5 Equivalent

Graduate Membership of IOSH

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with one of the UK’s largest Waste Management Companies. They are building a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Cheshire, which, when completed, will be capable of processing 600,000 tonnes of waste per year – enough energy to power 125,000 homes.

The Health & Safety Manager is an integral role on site. You will be responsible for shaping and maintaining the safety culture by ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and promoting a proactive approach to health, safety, and wellbeing.

If you’re a Health & Safety Manager looking to join a new build Energy from Waste power station, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Health and Safety Manager role:

1. Managing the site's Health & Safety communications.
2. Developing and managing the risk assessment and accident reporting system.
3. Liaising with external bodies.
4. Monitoring the performance of the plant’s health & safety program and identifying opportunities to increase effectiveness.
5. Carrying out on-site audits and investigations.
6. Developing a strong H&S culture.
7. Managing and updating the site’s H&S systems.
8. Coordinating emergency response training.
9. Providing H&S training for O&M staff.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

• Ideally qualified with a NEBOSH Diploma at Level 6 or an NVQ 5 equivalent.
• Graduate Membership of IOSH.

Personal skills:

The role would suit someone who has:

• A strong background in Health and Safety gained in heavy process or engineering environments such as Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical, etc.
• At least five years of experience in a Health & Safety Management position.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Opportunity
• Opportunity to work on one of the newest Energy from Waste plants in England

Astute People are acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, but candidates must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. We are also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavor to respond to all applications; however, if you do not hear back within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.