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Role: Health & Safety Inspector (SHE)
Salary: up to £75k plus package including car or allowance.
Location: Huddersfield
Howells are seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental Inspector to join a small, experienced team of Inspectors. This role is predominantly covering the North of England and the ideal applicant will be located in Huddersfield or close surrounding area so that you are well placed to travel regularly to our sites and offices. This role will include occasional national travel & nights away.
Their current SHE Inspectors cover the length & breadth of the country and work across all companies, it is a key role, responsible for driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across all projects and offices.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of our team's continued excellence in maintaining high standards of business SHE Compliance. You will collaborate with project teams, SHE managers, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure the company remains a leader in construction SHE excellence.
What You'll Do
Lead by example, and promote a proactive, positive health and safety culture across all projects in the business.
Support management of the business Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems and all associated accreditations.
Support project teams to achieve the highest standards of SHE Compliance throughout all phases of project delivery.
Regularly visit live sites to validate SHE compliance, monitor performance, and provide practical guidance.
Complete comprehensive, thorough SHE Compliance inspections with same day written reports, site team de-brief on clarity of required improvements, time frames & expectations.
Contribute to our All-safe culture, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Lead on pre-mortem accident and incident investigation scenarios, testing the viability of our internal procedures, ensuring findings are shared and lessons learnt implemented.
Deliver in-house training and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives across the business.
Coaching & mentoring operational teams in SHE Compliance.
Represent the SHE Compliance team at external & Internal groups promoting the company's commitment to best practice, SHE compliance and innovation.
Maintain & manage an accurate & robust inspection outlook calendar.
What We're Looking For
Skills and Experience
A seasoned SHE Professional in the construction industry with Main Contractor or enforcing authority experience.
Strong proven working knowledge of construction methods, temporary works, Lifting, groundworks and associated risks.
Experience managing SHE across multiple live projects or regions.
Proven ability to investigate / lead incidents and liaise with statutory agencies.
Experience developing and maintaining SHE Compliance management systems & procedures.
Experienced people person with excellent communication skills at all levels, with an ability to have difficult conversations & challenge behaviours.
Strong team player who is also happy to work alone.
You will be able to take responsibility & ownership for your decision making.
Essential
Extensive knowledge of SHE in the Construction (building) environment.
Diploma/ Level 5 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health.
NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
NEBOSH General Certificate.
Certificated Member (CertIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
SEATS.
Appropriate, in-date CSCS Card relevant to your role.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK wide.
Desirable
Chartered Member (CMIOSH) of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Safety, Health & Environment related degree.
Associate Member of Institute of Sustainability and Environment Professionals (ISEP)
Previous experience of coaching both direct employees and supply chain partners in health, safety and environmental best practiceApplications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).
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