QHSE Manager

PPM Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management Company in Manchester seeks a QHSE Manager to oversee compliance, conduct risk assessments, and drive environmental and safety initiatives. The candidate should have a Level 3 H&S qualification and strong communication skills. This role plays a vital part in enhancing safety protocols across various sectors, including commercial and healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a QHSE role, preferably within Facilities Management.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and provide training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments for all activities with significant hazards.
• Oversee QHSE compliance within the supply chain and subcontractors.
• Drive initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and maintain ISO management systems.
• Monitor and report on QSHE performance metrics and incidents.

Skills

Level 3 H&S qualification (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Establishment, maintenance, and development of management systems

Knowledge of Facilities Management

Job description

Leading Facilities Management Company based in Manchester operating throughout the North West is looking to employ a QHSE Manager for its NW Office.

Operating within the commercial, education, healthcare and retail sectors for Blue chip clients and local authorities.

The Role:

Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are in place for all activities with significant hazards and foreseeable risks for all maintenance, reactive and quoted works.

Oversee QHSE compliance within the supply chain and subcontractors, including vetting, onboarding, and monitoring performance against agreed standards.

Provide guidance on completion of risk assessments and review as required.

Provide training on hazard identification and risk assessment as necessary.

Review risk assessments to ensure suitable and sufficient and adequate controls are in place.

Host six monthly management risk meetings with senior leadership team.

Get involved with completion of risk assessments, as requested.

Complete site audits and inspections as required.

Ensure annual ECA Technical Inspection is booked in, and Technical Compliance Certificate retained in consultation with the company Qualified Supervisor.

Ensure continued Gas Safe membership and assist with audits.

Ensure continued RefCom membership.

Ensure annual Legionella Control Association certificate of Registration is renewed before expiry date of current accreditation.

Support and maintain the development of the existing management systems commensurate with ISO standards and ensure that all ISO's are UpToDate.

Drive initiatives related to carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, waste minimization, and social responsibility programs.

Support ESG reporting requirements and client sustainability expectations.

Arrange, attend and minute the quarterly Health and Safety Committee meetings and circulate the minutes to the business.

Monitor and evaluate processes and outputs through inspections, spot checks, and audits.

Identify any training gaps or needs related to safety protocols and develop a plan for the required training.

Develop and deliver training programs for staff on QSHE practices and compliance requirements.

Monitor and report on QSHE performance metrics and incidents to ensure ongoing improvements are achieved.

Additionally, prepare and present monthly reports to the Operational Director.

To attend site as part of HFL's mobilisation process to conduct H&S audits where required.

Skills:

• Level 3 H&S qualification (I.e. NEBOSH or equivalent) or working towards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Establishment, maintenance and development of management systems.
• Knowledge of Facilities Management.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.