We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to work for a leading Renewables Client (Remote)

The role can be based anywhere with frequent site visits nationwide

As a pioneer of Landfill Gas to Energy (LFG) projects our client have a strong track record in the development of power generation projects both in the UK and overseas and is diversifying its operations into flexible reserve generation, energy storage, behind the meter generation and other technologies.

Our client develops a diverse range of energy projects, including front of the meter Gas Peaking, Energy Storage, Landfill Gas and Biogas Generation and Flare Systems along with 'Behind the meter' energy solutions, including Thermal Generation, BESS Energy Storage, Combined Heat & Power systems, Solar/PV arrays, Electric Vehicle Chargers and more.

As part of the Management Team, the H&S Manager will support employees across the company in promoting a positive H&S culture through strong leadership, high levels of engagement and best practices.

The H&S Manager will report directly to the Managing Director.

With a range of activity, including project development, management and construction as well as a separate operational maintenance department, the H&S Manager needs to have a direct hands-on approach and be confident in delivering training and implementing safety requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities of the H&S Manager include:

Ensure legal compliance for health and safety in the workplace by conducting regular audits and inspections to make sure the highest standards are consistently maintained.

Lead training with new and existing members of staff whilst identifying and assisting in any staff development opportunities.

Promote our proactive “Zero Harm” culture across all departments.

Ensure incident investigations are conducted promptly, including root cause analysis and corrective action is undertaken.

Creation, implementation and review of Risk Assessments, safe working procedures and method statements

Delivery of the company Health and Safety strategy and initiation for the site

Review all existing company Health & Safety documentation and update accordingly in line with our statutory obligations including CDM Regulations

Ensure that all "assessments" as required by legislation are conducted and reviewed at relevant intervals.

Visit each Project site conduct regular health and safety inspections/audits and prepare detailed H&S audit reports.

Review of all RAMS and COSHH assessments and update where necessary

Carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents and record the findings on the relevant forms

Our client leads the design process associated with its new build energy generation and battery energy storage sites, and projects associated with construction of roof mount and ground mount solar systems at third party customers sites within the UK C&I sectors.

The H&S Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Demonstrable experience within a project development, construction and operational environment.

Clear understanding and experience of design phase risk assessment and HAZOP.

Experience of interacting with sub suppliers and contractors and ensuring their compliance with H&S requirements

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent preferred

Strong communication skills

Demonstrable experience, skills and qualifications related to H&S requirements associated with an electrical high voltage environment