Health And Safety Manager

1 month ago


Watford UK, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom The Austin Company of UK Ltd Full time

About the job

Austin UK are seeking a qualified Health & Safety Manager with a minimum of 10+ years of experience working in the UK construction sector to join their team based in Watford, UK.

The role is to head up and lead safety management within the business at a senior managerial level, including advising the business on new legislation and procedures required to achieve compliance. It is critical to be self-motivated have strong CDM and managerial experience with the standalone ability to implement new procedures and/ or practices. We are a highly motivated multidisciplinary Design & Construction company looking to grow to meet an increased demand in the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Laboratory and Manufacturing (GMP) sectors. Our projects are complex and highly serviced; they are usually in the UK with the occasional overseas exception.

What you will be doing

  • Help to update and maintain Austin’s Health & Safety/ CDM policies, procedures and discipline.
  • Stay informed about changes in legislation related to health and safety, and implement necessary adjustments
  • Introduce and implement standardised H&S procedures for all project personnel.
  • Review Designers’ Hazard Identification procedures, advise and educate them as appropriate.
  • Develop and implement safety programs tailored to construction hazards. These programs should address various aspects, including fall protection, electrical safety, equipment operation, and emergency procedures.
  • Keep up to date with existing and changing legislation, and best practice and procedures; and communicate recommendations for enhancing procedures to all personnel in the Company.
  • Regularly review and update safety policies to align with industry best practices and legal requirements.
  • Develop and issue H&S practice notes to all staff as necessary and appropriate.
  • Operate and enhance the existing system for formal appraisal of Contractors, sub-contractors, and Designers/Consultants for CDM compliance and H&S competence, leading to the maintenance of Approved lists and performance league tables.
  • Carry out appraisals, create training/awareness programme for in-house design and construction personnel.
  • Maintain H&S personnel training records and advise on training requirements for key staff.
  • Attend Design, Project Planning, Co-ordination, Pre-contract and Client meetings when required and advise on both site-specific and generic issues.
  • Carry out site visits, appraise ongoing works and subcontractors, and provide formal H&S audit and inspection reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of Pre-Construction Information Delivery (PCID) and Construction Phase H&S Plans (CPP).
  • Audit Austin Principal Contractor’s H&S plans and associated risk documentation as necessary.
  • Support the business by providing H&S information for PQQ/ Tender submissions.
  • Work closely with the Projects Director in performing duties and ensure the client relationship is developed.
  • Record incidents and accidents and carry out/ assist with investigations, formalised reports and recommendations/ improvements for implementation and subsequent monitoring as necessary.
  • Promote a positive image of H&S Management with clients by maintaining consistent contact and keeping abreast of their H&S initiatives.
  • The company annually partakes in RoSPA Awards and have achieved 15 consecutive Gold Awards, 5 consecutive President’s Awards and 1 Order of Distinction Award. The incumbent will be required to continue this initiative which involves collation of large volumes of information.
  • Foster a positive Health & Safety culture within Austin.
  • Lead and present behavioural safety initiatives on-site.
  • Occasionally support projects as Construction Manager.

What do we need from you

  • NEBOSH Diploma
  • 10+ years construction experience as a manager
  • Excellent motivational interpersonal and management skills
  • Ability and flexibility to work across multiple projects to achieve set deadlines
  • Friendly and conscientious, with strong spoken and written communicational skills
  • Confident when meeting and presenting to clients
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration ability
  • Software experience: MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to travel throughout the UK (mostly England and Wales, but could include Scotland)

What would be desirable

  • Experience in working within the Design & Construction environment on Technical Facilities
  • Familiarity with Autodesk® Construction Cloud software



Competitive salary, dependent on experience, qualifications and capabilities.

This position will require working in both an office and a site environment.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required for this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all those who fulfil the job description and eligibility above, regardless of sex, gender, orientation, nationality, ethnicity or age.



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