Health & Safety Manager

Position: Health & Safety Manager (Permanent)
Location: Selly Oak

Time 4 Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Health & Safety Manager based in Selly Oak working for one of the main construction contractors in the UK. Our client specialises in key construction projects including new build and refurbishments of hotel and leisure, commercial, industrial, health and education.

As permanent Health & Manager you will be working on a 900 bedroom- student accommodation project.

As Permanent Health & Safety Manager your main role will be to work proactively with all levels of staff based in head office including Directors, HR, Accounts, Contract Managers, Project and Site Managers to establish and maintain a system that promotes a culture of safe working practices right across the company, across all of their sites.

As a Health & Safety Manager You will ensure the company complies with current health and safety legislation approved codes of practice and guidance in relation to employment and service provision and to provide a hands-on approach to the direct management and leadership of the Health and Safety Team.

Key Areas of Responsibility

* To ensure the company’s Health and Safety Policy is implemented consistently across the company, reviewed and updated as necessary.

* To assist in the identification of training needs for employees and develop and deliver planned training requirements as required.

* To advise the company’s Directors and Contract Managers on the implications of current and emerging health, safety, and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating actions plans to ensure compliance across our sites.

* To support Site Managers in maintaining safe systems of work, providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support.

* To assist Site Managers in implementing health and safety systems and procedures to meet specific requirements, such as accident reporting, COSHH and Risk Management.

* To carry out routine safety inspections and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety systems and procedures and identify and implement improvements.

* To investigate, or where appropriate, to assist others to investigate the circumstances and causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence.

* To Monitor, Mentor and Support the current proactive and dedicated Health and Safety department.

* Assist in the preparation, maintenance and distribution of Health and Safety information such as Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans and Method Statements.

* To undertake any other duties as required by management, commensurate with the grade of the post.

Skills and Ability

* Excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively.

* Effective team working and networking skills and the ability to work independently using own initiative.

* A relevant professional qualification e.g. NEBOSH construction certificate or better.

* Extensive knowledge of effective health and safety management strategies and best practice.

* Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application in a construction environment.

Experience

* Knowledge and a proven track record of delivery of health and safety management systems and the provision of advice within the construction industry

* Experience of working with senior managers.

* Experience of successfully managing and motivating a team.

* Extensive knowledge of construction regulations

* Experience of communicating effectively verbally and in writing to senior managers and writing reports.

* Evidence of continued professional and personal development.

* Experience with CHAS Accreditation submissions.

Benefits;

* This a Permanent role

* Salary £38000 to £40000(salary is dependent on experience)

* To start ASAP

* Excellent package

* Location – Selly Oak Birmingham

To apply for this role please send your CV to Hazel Baron through the website