SHEQ Manager
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About the role
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #Freedom #LI-RF1 #LI-hybrid
Requirements
- We're looking for an SHEQ Manager with:
- Strong Health & Safety leadership experience within a utilities environment, preferably electrical
- Good knowledge of street works, including relevant legislation and compliance requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation, including CDM 2015
- Experience working in operational environments involving working at height, excavations and infrastructure works
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (NVQ Level 5/6) in Occupational Health & Safety
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH)
- Strong ability to influence at all levels and challenge unsafe behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A data-driven approach with the ability to identify trends and implement practical solutions
Benefits
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SHEQ Manager Location: Washington Permanent Competitive Salary + Company Car + Flexible Benefits Freedom has an exciting opportunity for an SHEQ Manager to join our Northern business region. Acting as the business' competent person, this role provides expert advice to senior leadership on health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and effective risk management across the region. Reporting into the Head of SHEQ, you will lead the regional Safety team and support the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Freedom's Health & Safety management systems (ISO 45001). This is a leadership role requiring regular travel to support operational teams and clients across the North of the UK, primarily within the utilities sector. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Ensuring compliance with company management systems and relevant legal obligations Acting as the competent person, advising senior leaders on Health & Safety matters Working closely with the regional Senior Leadership Team, attending meetings and providing guidance on Group and regional SHEQ initiatives Leading, managing and developing a team of Safety Advisors across the Northern region Supporting the implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of Health & Safety management systems Ensuring incidents and near misses are investigated appropriately and in a timely manner Capturing, analysing and reporting Health & Safety performance data to support improvement plans Producing regular KPI reports relating to Health & Safety performance Championing and embedding a positive Health & Safety culture across the business Leading Health & Safety initiatives to ensure alignment with best practice Supporting the Head of SHEQ with SHEQ communications, reports, alerts and bulletins
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