Health and Safety Manager

Our client has unparalleled international experience in infrastructure projects, bridges, highways, tunnels, dams and marine works.

As a result of a significant award in the Aberdeen area they are now looking to appoint an experienced Health and Safety Manager, ideally with a main contractor civil engineering and marine construction background.

In this instance my client is looking for interested applicants who already live in the Aberdeen area (or are commutable) and/or are willing to relocate on a permanent basis.

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the project to ensure the continued health, safety and well-being of everyone working on the project, and the general public through the provision of leadership, guidance and support compliant with legislation, client requirements and industry best practice.

• Demonstrable robust background in construction with marine experience as an advantage.
• Has a clear understanding of the role of a project health and safety manager and how to influence the project team and stakeholders throughout the construction lifecycle; the candidate will not be expected to ‘have all the answers’ but should be equipped to ask key and challenging questions of responsible managers.
• Is an excellent team player who can also work independently and drive his/her own workload to deliver results to a high standard.
• Ability and proven record of managing a team.
• Enjoys work in a fast moving demanding 24/7 environment and remains composed under pressure.

• Ensure implementation of the Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety Strategy.
• Ensure project compliance with statutory legislation, contractual safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Actively promote behaviours key to a positive health and safety culture.
• Support and carry out inspection and monitoring activities and effectively use the arising data.
• Develop and deliver inductions and additional training as required.
• Coach and guide others.
• Assist in and carry out investigations of accidents and incidents and support the implementation and timely close out of corrective actions.
• Ensure that key H&S data including incident, monitoring, engagement and audit findings are recorded in the appropriate management database and are used to inform learning and drive forward improvement.
• Visibly active both within the office and site environments.
• Assist with the capturing of lessons learned and the dissemination of the information through the creation of toolbox talks, briefings.
• Set a personal example of the behaviours that positively influence H&S attitudes.
• Experience of implementing Behavioural Based Safety Initiatives.
• Experience of implementing Occupational Health Initiatives.
• Experience of implementing Training Initiatives and Programmes.
• Experience of delivering training and conducting presentations as required.
• Business and commercial awareness.
• Ability to influence at leadership levels.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction with Major Projects (civil / infrastructure).
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout the project.
• Tech IOSH membership working towards Grad/CMIOSH status.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence both project team and key stakeholders.
• Computer literate with experience of Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Marine Construction experience.
• Audit Experience of OHSAS 18001.