Company Introduction
Our client is a multi-disciplinary contractor with approximately 70 employees and an annual turn over £18 million in the year ending 31 May 2023. The business is made up of a FM & Small Works Team, M&E Team and a Projects delivery team.
Projects have historically made up the 50% of revenue but with recent successes, the segment is making up a greater proportion of the Company’s revenue.
They are people orientated business with colleagues who have worked with them for over 20 years, maintaining the collaborative and positive culture that these long-term relationships bring.
The Role
Role includes the monitoring and control of projects, ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality compliance is maintained whilst working within project budgets alongside the company’s procedures and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure company compliance with the relevant UK legislation.
- Preparation of Construction Phase Plans for projects.
- Preparing of RAMS.
- Promote a continuous improvement culture around Health & Safety.
- Regular site visits to carry out safety inspections / audits to ensure safety is at the forefront of the business and its operations.
- Assist with tender interviews, progress meetings with the safe planning of site activities.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
- Lead Health & Safety meetings to discuss potential areas of improvement, risks & opportunities.
- Develop and maintain incident reporting systems, investigate accidents, and provide recommendations for preventing future occurrences.
- Manage and oversee safety training for all sub-contractors ensuring they have the correct accreditations to work on site.
- Ensure the company is up to date with UK health and safety standards and ensure staff compliance.
- Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies to maintain and renew necessary accreditations, such as Constructionline ISO 45001 & 9001.
- Develop, update, and communicate safety policies and procedures to ensure all employees / sub-contractors understand and follow safety guidelines.
- Investigate and report on all incidents, accidents, and near misses, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
- Maintain accurate records of all safety-related activities, incidents, inspections, and training programs.
Requirements
- At least 5 years Health and Safety experience in the construction industry.
- NEBOSH Certification.
- In-depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislations and regulations.
- Very strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT.
- Full UK driving license.