Project Safety Lead

Damia Group LTD; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety consultancy in the UK is seeking a Project Safety Lead to support capex projects with a focus on construction safety. The successful candidate will work directly with project managers and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards and provide leadership on safety practices. Ideal candidates will have construction experience and relevant qualifications, including preferred certifications in HAZOPS/Hazards.

Qualifications

• Must have construction experience with core competencies in managing safety in construction.
• Educated to degree level is preferable.
• Certifications like HAZOPS or Hazards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support safety on capex projects as part of the Global Engineering team.
• Build relationships with contractors and internal project teams.
• Facilitate safety workshops and site impact meetings.

Skills

Construction safety management

Mechanical project awareness

Electrical project awareness

H&S specialist knowledge

Education

Degree

Tools

HAZOPS/Hazards certifications

Job description

Overview

Project Safety Lead - 12 months - 3 days Elgin, 5 days when commissioning or as needed - £400- 417 per day inside IR35

The role is positioned in the Global Engineering team (Global Brand Supply Market) providing safety support to capex projects. The Project Safety Lead acts as a direct link between the Lead Project Manager/Project Engineers to support all aspects of safety on the project. The role includes building relationships with PC/Contractor/Subcontractors; and GE internal project teams, and coaching PC/Contractor/Subcontractors where necessary. While the Project Safety Lead supports construction safety for the GE project team, the Contractor retains full responsibility and accountability for implementing safety on the project.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of safety on capex projects as part of the Global Engineering team.
• Serve as a direct link between the Lead Project Manager/Project Engineers to support safety on the project.
• Build relationships with PC/Contractor/Subcontractors and GE internal project teams.
• Coach PC/Contractor/Subcontractors where necessary.
• Ensure Contractors and Subcontractors are working to GE safety expectations, standards, and values.
• Facilitate safety workshops with contractors.
• Facilitate Site Impact Meetings with Project Managers/Engineers, PC/Contractors, and Site Operations.
• Participate in daily Whiteboard meetings and toolbox talks.
• Report and investigate project incidents and accidents with support from the Project Engineer.
• Monitor the effectiveness of contractor controls in line with GE Engineering Safety Policy and SFIP GRMS.
• Undertake inspections/audits/GEMBA walks throughout the life of the project.
• Support Project Engineer in risk assessment reviews and provide visible safety leadership on projects (boots on the ground).
• Assist in immediate corrective action walkdowns as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Skills:

• Must have construction experience with core competencies in managing safety in construction.
• Primarily supporting on Cameronbridge site and Leven. Mechanical and Electrical project awareness is recommended.
• Use H&S specialist knowledge to support capex projects, working closely with Capex Project Engineers, Principal Contractors and contractors as described in the GE Engineering Safety Policy and guidance.
• Support start-up meetings and high-risk activities.
• Support the engineering team on providing visible safety leadership on projects.
• Ensure daily safety activities are carried out (whiteboard meetings, toolbox talks).

Education:

• Degree preferable

Certifications (preferable):

• HAZOPS/Hazards

Additional Information

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