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SHEQ Manager

OCU

Slough

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GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

A growing engineering contractor in the UK is looking for a SHEQ Manager in Slough. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and developing safety policies. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in the industry, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a health and safety advisor or specialist.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations.
Membership of IOSH or IIRSM is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessments and develop control measures.
Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.
Deliver training programs and investigate incidents.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Legislation

Compliance Monitoring

Accident Investigation

Training Delivery

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

AS OCU continues on a journey of substantial growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced SHEQ Manager to come and join us based in Slough!

The Health and Safety Manager plays a crucial role in promoting a safe and healthy work environment by providing expert advice, guidance, and support on health and safety matters.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct risk assessments and inspections of work sites, facilities, and processes to identify potential hazards and assess risks to health and safety.
Develop and implement control measures to mitigate identified risks and prevent accidents, injuries, or occupational illnesses.
Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems in accordance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations and standards and provide guidance on corrective actions and improvements as needed.
Deliver health and safety training programs and workshops for employees and management to raise awareness, promote best practices, and ensure competency in safety procedures.
Provide guidance on safe work practices, emergency procedures, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes and contributing factors.
Prepare and submit incident reports to management and regulatory authorities as required and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with management, trade unions, employee representatives, and regulatory agencies to address health and safety concerns, resolve issues, and foster a culture of safety excellence.
Serve as a liaison with external auditors, inspectors, and certifying bodies during health and safety audits and inspections.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs and initiatives and propose enhancements or modifications to improve outcomes and performance.
Stay informed about new developments, trends, and best practices in health and safety management, and recommend adoption of relevant innovations or technologies

What We Are Looking For

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
Proven experience as a health and safety advisor or specialist, preferably in a similar industry or sector.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards applicable to the UK.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on practical solutions and risk-based approaches.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, IIRSM) is desirable.

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

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