Project Engineer

Diageo; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Safety Lead to provide vital safety support on capex projects. This role involves collaborating with project teams, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure safety standards are met while fostering a culture of safety on-site. The ideal candidate will have strong health and safety management experience in construction, a relevant qualification such as NEBOSH, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and compliance on significant projects.

Qualifications

• Strong health and safety management experience in construction safety.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 legislation and ability to interpret P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Support safety on capex projects and monitor contractor controls.
• Facilitate safety workshops and daily toolbox talks.
• Report and investigate project incidents and accidents.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Construction Safety

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Emergency First Aid

SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme

Job description

Project Safety Lead

The role is positioned in the Diageo Global Engineering (DGE) team (Global Brand Supply Market) providing safety support to capex projects.

The Project Safety Lead role will be a direct link between the Lead Project Manager/ Project Engineers supporting all aspects of safety on the project.

The Project Safety Lead will build relationships with PC / Contractor / Subcontractors; and DGE internal project teams.

The Project Safety Lead will also coach PC / Contractor / Subcontractors where necessary.

While the Project Safety Lead is there to support on construction safety for the DGE project team, the Contractor will retain full responsibility and accountability for implementing safety on the project.

For This Role This Includes

• Must have construction experience and have core competencies in managing safety in construction.
• Supporting primarily on Cameronbridge site and Leven Spirit supply. Mechanical and Electrical project awareness is recommended.
• Use their H&S specialist knowledge to support capex projects, working closely with Capex Project Engineers, Principal Contractors and contractors as described in the DGE Engineering Safety Policy and guidance.
• Support and attend start-up meetings and high-risk activities.
• Support Project Engineer in risk assessment review.
• Support the engineering team on providing visible safety leadership on projects (Boots on the ground).
• Ensure Contractors and Subcontractors are working to Diageo expectations, standards, and values.
• Facilitates safety workshops with contractors.
• Facilitates Site Impact Meeting with Project Managers / Engineers, PC / Contractors, and Site Operations.
• Participate and ensure daily Whiteboard meetings and toolbox talks are being carried out.
• Reporting and Investigating project incidents and accidents supported by Project Engineer.
• Monitors effectiveness of contractor controls in line with DGE Engineering Safety Policy and Diageo SFIP GRMS.
• Undertake inspection/audits/GEMBA walks throughout the life of the project.
• Construction Safety Performance – support Project Engineer to monitor the safety performance and trends on weekly basis and course correct with Contractors.
• Participate in the immediate corrective action walkdowns.

Qualifications And Experienced Required

• Strong health and safety management experience in construction safety and relevant qualification i.e. NEBOSH or equivalent. NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Knowledge and practical implementation experience of CDM 2015 legislation.
• Considerable experience and professional development in areas Health & Safety Management, Construction / Project / Civil Management.
• Working knowledge of risks in explosive atmospheres (ATEX).
• Ability to understand and interpret P&ID’s and isolation schedules.
• Good at networking to establish excellent relationships, effective influencer, with excellent communication skills.

Recommended

• Emergency First Aid.
• SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme or similar.
• Safe Pass / CSCS Card.

As a temporary contractor, you'll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manage most of our temporary contract hiring, you will not be employed by Diageo.