My client, a regional contractor delivering new build, design and build and refurbishment solutions to both the public and private sector throughout London and the South-East are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to operate between Sussex and London, 30% office based, 70% site based.

Duties:

* To implement the H&S policy & procedures and all legal requirements

* To allocate resources within delegated authorities

* Input to the tender risk management process

* To implement best practice & innovation

* To propose resources & supply chain for projects

* To support the generation of tenders

* To recognise best practice throughout the business

* Keep project schedule up to date with current/pending projects

* Set and maintain standards of safety , health, environment and quality (SHEQ) practice and deliver relevant awareness training to internal staff and contractors as appropriate in accordance with customer requirements

* Monitor competencies of all staff and provide advice on any shortfalls

* Participate in the promotion of safety programmes and schemes that may be developed on a local and business unit level

* Update inspection template as required

* Conduct monthly inspections on all sites and submit a report

* Visit sites on requests for advice, training, support or to complete specific assessments e.g. fire assessment / RAMS

* Follow up closed down actions of report

* Provide monthly statistics of inspections

* Attend project meetings as requested

* Head quarterly H&S Committee meetings and submit minutes to all staff

* Research and implement any new H&S features / initiatives following committee meetings

* Assist in systems audits

* Support systems manager in system procedures / documentation / closing out non-conformities / attend management review meetings

* Attend project handover / debrief meetings

* Conduct accident/near miss investigations and update statistics

* Update Health and Safety Legal register / annual compliance checks

* Submit H&S Bulletins companywide when required

* Send emails/memo's/letters to staff on industry and procedure updates/changes when required

* Keep abreast of legislation and industry updates and changes by: Reading weekly HSE updates and construction internet, reading monthly safety magazine publications, attend any relevant seminars (IIRSM, IOSH) 2 | H&S Manager