Health & Safety Director

1 month ago


Warrington, United Kingdom Millbank Holdings Full time

Are you an experienced Health and Safety Director on the lookout for a new challenge?

Do you have proven experience in the management of audits and the implementation of action plans to meet audit findings?

Would you be interested in joining a leading engineering and maintenance provider to drive all health and safety processes throughout the project lifecycle. ensuring a safety-first approach to all projects?

If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you, so read on and get in touch now to avoid missing out

The Opportunity
Due to projects continuing to ramp up, our client is currently seeking an experienced Director of Health and Safety to join a highly ambitious and motivated team of process specialists, where you will become responsible for providing professional Health and Safety leadership to all levels of personnel – from field operatives to the CEO and Shareholders. You will be responsible for supporting and advising the operational management teams, employees and where, applicable third parties and sub-contractors.

The role
As the Health and Safety Director, you will improve performance through the implementation of Health and Safety management systems, including ISO 45001, and other current standards and legislation. You 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.

Selection Process
As part of the selection process, you will be required to propose and present your views on required supporting resources and any direct reports, they may require to enable them to deliver the role.

Permanent / £70-90K per annum plus car allowance.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Act as the Responsible Person for all health and safety matters, identifying and responding to current legal and best practice requirements.
You will oversee consistency of delivery of the client’s Health and Safety performance, including procedures, training, systems.
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 the client’s employees (including mental health first aid)
Report monthly to the Executive Board / CEO on performance levels vs agreed targets.
Review and develop all aspects, 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 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.You will have the following qualifications and experience 
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.
Graduate in relevant discipline e.g. Science, research, Health and Safety (or equivalent)
Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner or working towards / equivalent experience.
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.It's great if you also have the following
Experience in Quality Assurance.
Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of the industry.
Personal Qualities / Behaviours.
Confidence and first-class communication skills, enabling. engagement and debate with third parties, Clients and their H&S representatives.Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new opporunity, where you will be responsible for ensuring maximum safety is maintained throughout the project lifecycle and think you have the skills and experience we are seeking, then apply now to avid mising out on this exciting opporunity

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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