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Head of Health & Safety

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CM4, Ingatestone, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Type: Head of Health & Safety

Location: Ingatestone, CM4

Salary Range: £50k to £60k + Car + Package

Job Purpose:

To provide expert H&S guidance and leadership to construction operations, ensuring the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures that guarantee full compliance with UK H&S legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties of the post are :

  * Lead Health and Safety Strategy - Develop and implement a robust health and safety strategy, policies & procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

  * Risk Management and Compliance: Conducting and reviewing risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and implement corrective actions.

  * Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all construction activities comply with UK H&S legislation, the CDM Regulations, and relevant ISO standards. This includes reporting serious incidents, accidents or occupational diseases to the HSE.

  * Site Inspections and Audits: Performing regular site inspections and audits to monitor performance, identify non-compliance, and ensure corrective actions are completed and reported.

  * Policy Development: Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures and guidance

  * Incident Investigation: Leading investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.

  * Training and Education: Providing or coordinating H&S training, inductions for employees to ensure awareness of safety practices and procedures.

  * Communication and Consultation: Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Contract Managers, the client and the HSE. This involves fostering a positive H&S culture and consulting employees on safety matters.

  * Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining detailed and accurate records of inspections, incidents, training, and risk assessments for audits and reporting performance data to senior management.

  * Strategic Board Member: Contribute to setting strategy, reviewing business plans and budgets, supporting effective governance, identifying risks and helping to set xxx culture, values and ethical standards.

  * Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement in H&S performance and staying up-to-date with changes in legislation and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.

To qualify for this postion you must have the below:

  * Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety or related field

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    Chartered membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or equivalent

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    Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a health and safety role experience working in a safety-critical environment

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    Proven experience in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and regular site safety audits to identify and mitigate hazards.

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    Able to lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

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    In-depth knowledge of construction safety standards

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    Understanding of environmental and quality management skills

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    Excellent prioritisation, organisational and decision-making skills

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    Ability to utilise data, analyse and communicate key information

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    Report writing and incident documentation

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    Ability to communicate effectively, present key information and influence

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    A willingness to attend appropriate training and development, as requested.

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    Willingness to travel to sites to deliver in your role.

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    This role will require the post holder to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

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    A flexible approach to working hours

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