Health and Safety Director

4 weeks ago

Central Scotland, United Kingdom Vital Human Resources Full time
Vital are working with one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. With expertise in supporting blue chip clients in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage industries they are at the forefront of value-added engineering.
Job Details
The Director of Health and Safety will be responsible for providing professional Health and Safety leadership within our clients and to all levels of personnel – from field operatives to the CEO and Shareholders. They will support and advise the operational management teams, employees and where, applicable third parties and sub-contractors.
The postholder will improve performance through the implementation of Health and Safety management systems, including ISO 45001, and other current standards and legislation and will successfully design, deliver and maintain a health and safety strategy and plan along with any required change programs to embed and drive a positive zero harm culture across the organisation as well as ensuring the timely delivery of associated underpinning Health and Safety management action plans and operational programs.
The post holder will oversee consistency of delivery of B-GEN Health and Safety performance, including procedures, training, systems.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Responsible Person for all health and safety matters, identifying and responding to current legal and best practice requirements.
Initiate and oversee Health and safety leadership change programs across the organisation as required.
Set the strategic direction for effective Health and Safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing programs for employees (including mental health first aid)
Report monthly to the Executive Board / CEO on performance levels vs agreed targets.
Review and develop all aspects of Health, Safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the organisation.
Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming Health and Safety legislation and ensure that has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements.
Work proactively with managers and other key employees to establish and maintain a program of continuous improvement in the management of Health, Safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.
Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and incident management systems are in place and followed across the organisation
Liaise with HR on Health and wellbeing issues particularly where a risk assessment has identified a need, including supporting HR and line managers in carrying out individual risk assessments when required.
Oversee and undertake audits where appropriate and ensure an action plan with SMART objectives is established to address issues identified
Identify, provide and/or procure an effective Health and Safety related training regime
Manage, Coach, and enable direct reports to support the delivery of the change programmes and initiatives including equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and maintain the ISO 45001 management system
Completion of the Health and Safety sections within Client PQQ Questionnaires, Subcontractor Prequalification Programmes and annual industry award submissions.Qualifications
Graduate in relevant discipline e.g. Science, research, Health and Safety (or equivalent)
and / or
Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner or working towards / equivalent experienceRequired Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Management audits and the implementation of action plans to meet audit findings
Recent proven experience of working in a Health and Safety role at a similar level within the Engineering & Construction Industry and bringing about culture change within an organisation
Training, coaching and mentoring experience to develop Health and Safety knowledge and expertise
Line Management experience including providing positive support, advice and encouragement in colleague’s development.
Up to date electronic / digital systems to record, examine and trend data resulting in improvements in performance.
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Health, Safety and risk management.
A comprehensive knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation, management and standards
Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on Health and Safety and risk management issues
Knowledge of workplace wellbeing initiatives and how they add value to an organisation
Ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are completed within time constraints.Desirable additional attributes
Experience in Quality Assurance
Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of the industryPersonal Qualities / Behaviours
Confidence and first-class communication skills, enabling engagement and debate with third parties, Clients and their H&S representatives.Selection Process
As part of the selection process candidates will be required to propose and present their views on required supporting resources and any direct reports, they may require to enable them to deliver the role.
Vital Human Resources is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
£70,000 to £90,000 plus car allowance

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