Group SHEQ Manager

The Company:

A successful Construction Group based in Kidderminster is seeking to source a Group SHEQ Manager to take charge of all SHEQ matters within the business. The Group has been in business for over 20 years and are a Civil Engineering/Groundworks and Main Contracting business with a Development arm. With a combined profitable turnover in excess of £80m the business is now looking for a Group SHEQ Manager to take an overall management and overview of all SHEQ matters.

The Role:

The Group SHEQ Manager is an exciting role within a dynamic and agile business. Ideally the person should be an experienced SHEQ Manager from either a Main Contracting or Groundworks background. They will be capable of implementing and overseeing the Groups SHEQ Strategy and Policies whilst developing further the Department and Business going forward. A thorough knowledge of the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and Construction Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Systems and all necessary Health and Safety Statute. 

Capable of working under your own initiative and a team player is a prerequisite. This is a Senior role within the business reporting to the Construction Board with the autonomy to shape and structure their department to meet the Group's needs and statutory requirements. 

The successful candidate will support each business unit in their activities ensuring compliance with Regulatory laws and the Groups Strategy and Vision for our SHEQ Standards.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Determine the strategic direction and work priorities (in conjunction with the line management) for the continuous improvement for all SHEQ Management and implementation.
• Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ related legislation, rules and company standards, to include health and safety awareness, training and site inspections of the company and sub-contractors.
• Complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records are maintained.
• Provide support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases).
• Investigate any accidents or incidents, ensuring all documentation is updated and that any learnings are disseminated throughout the group in a timely fashion.
• Conduct occupational health and safety related surveys e.g., noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances and makes associated recommendations.
• Monitor the Site "permit-to-carry out tasks" system to ensure compliance with Company standards and regulatory laws.
• Develop monthly SHEQ communication strategies for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, toolbox talks, activity briefings and management briefs.
• Assist with the completion of duties as required by the Construction Design and Management regulation.
• Prepare monthly company H&S and quality audits.
• Liaise with the HR department for initiating and coordinating training plans and updating information for personnel. 
• Conduct H&S inductions for all employees alongside the HR Department.
• Assist in retaining all current quality accreditations and works towards the attainment of quality accreditations (ISO, CHAS, Achilles, Considerate Contractors Scheme etc.).
• Facilitate all forms of risk assessment from general, manual handling, COSHH and fire prevention, as well as acts as a final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site.
• Produce and coordinate the yearly SHEQ action plan and longer term SHEQ roadmap, collate KPIs and prepare reports for monthly update of the same to senior management meetings.
• Support with tenders from a SHEQ perspective with 'Safe First' approach, as well as submission documentation.
• Ensure that an adequate programme of training and communication for health and safety is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees.
• Bring company related health and safety matters to the attention of the Leadership team at regular intervals.
• Actively assist all teams by providing strategic support for all SHEQ related matters.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Chartered Member (CMIOSH) as a minimum qualification but would look at Fellow (CFIOSH) as well as GradIOSH for the right candidate
• Minimum 5 year' experience as a SHEQ Manager from either a groundworks or main contracting background
• Effective management of key stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Risk management expertiseThorough understanding of relevant regulations
• Proficiency in data analysis
• Attention to detail
• Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite to include day to day experience of excel sheets, excellent report writing skills and document management experience
• Experience in implementing and maintaining safety, environmental, and quality standards across an organisation; typically including experience in conducting audits, incident investigations, training development, and stakeholder management.