Sheq Manager

A client in the construction industry is recruiting for a SHEQ Manager based in Rochester Kent. We adopt Lean principles and are certified to:

- ISO9001;
- ISO14001;
- ISO 45001;
- BES 6001Issue 3.1;
We are recruiting an experienced and ambitious SHEQ manager, experienced in lean, quality control, environmental, health & safety and sustainability to further improve and develop this high performing function and to bring further value, to ensure operationsmeet the highest SHEQ standards and regulations.

Background experience in engineering / manufacturing / construction and certified management system environments would best fit this role.

**Duties Included**:

- Leading the development and delivery of a best practice SHEQ function, identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the Company and its operations to meet Company; customer and regulatory requirements;
- Managing and supporting the wider team in the development and delivery of the SHEQ strategy, identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the SHEQ function internally and externally;
- Incorporate the role of Health and Safety Officer for the company as part of the SHEQ Manager’s role and responsibility. This will include reviewing and maintaining all aspects of training, inspections and reports, incident investigation and leading internaland external audits;
- Ensure consistent processes are in place for the management of people and assets across the Company, to ensure regulatory compliance and reduction of risk;
- Ensure the highest standards of customer service is reflected in all aspects of policies; procedures and processes and the culture of the Company;
- Engaging across the Company from the Directors to the shop floor to embed SHEQ best practice;
- Report to the Directors and Senior Management on the performance of the SHEQ Management System and function;
- Ensure that corrective and preventative actions are identified and implemented;
- Ensure that critical systems are maintained and documented;
- Ensure that policies; processes and procedures are understood, implemented and maintained throughout the Company. Creating a collaborative culture internally, sharing best practice and ideas, constantly assessing opportunities for improvement and innovation;
- Actively explore continuous improvements of the Company’s policies; processes and procedures;
- Lead on new operational initiatives, specifically around the implementation of new management systems and processes;
- Support the growth and development of new technologies / systems / business units and ensuring that relevant regulatory / SHEQ standards are met;
- Working with site teams and a range of clients, overseeing project delivery, accurately assessing health and safety / SHEQ risks and strategy, and working with site teams and clients to create and deliver solutions;
- Leading on the implementation of a SHEQ procurement framework to drive performance through the supply chain;

**Requirements**:

- Ideally 5 years’ experience in the manufacturing and construction industry is preferable, including a qualification in Occupational Health and Safety;
- Chartered membership of a relevant industry body or working towards (i.e CMIOSH);
- Able to manage SHEQ function throughout our manufacturing sites and customer sites within the scope of the management systems employed;
- Strong relationship builder and ability to foster key relationships with stakeholders internally and external to the Company;
- Ability to manage risk and implement control measures;
- Able to lead and deliver SHEQ meetings; presentations and external audits including statutory inspections by H.S.A. / HSE / RSA; certification body audits; customer audits;