Elvet Recruitment are working alongside a Major Projects division of a long-standing Civil Engineering contractor who are currently on the lookout for a Health & Safety Manager for a scheme in Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business who truly value their staff, and work on a number of High-Profile projects in the area.

Duties:

* Initiate and maintain positive measures to raise standards, ensuring the company complies with OHSAS 18001 obligations, health & safety legislation and all minimum health & safety standards (MSS).

* Support the monitoring of sites through the audit process, in a proactive manner to address any issues.

* Establish a system to ensure that all personnel on site, to work or to visit, have received a site induction briefing before going on site. Ensure the induction is regularly updated to reflect current site hazards/conditions.

* Ensure effective investigations take place to prevent accidents & incidents, whilst ensuring effective learning from all events are presented to the head of HSEQ for wider business distribution.

* Ensure a construction phase health & safety plan is prepared and accepted before works start and make sure the plan is continually updated.

* Introduce initiatives to improve standards and ensure safe working, whilst focusing on the proactive side of health & safety management.

* Participate in supporting the business with regards to tenders and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ's) and tender submissions, as designated by Senior Safety Manager/Preconstruction Team.

* Work with the supply chain to establish effective relationships and ensure continuous improvement in delivering safety solutions.

* Ensure a schedule of weekly health & safety inspections is established and monitored, including operational staff, senior management and support services.

* Ensure effective assessments of the site are carried out prior to the start of any work, focusing on potential hazards e.g. services, access, ground conditions, etc.

Experience Required:

* Minimum of 5 years working as a Health & Safety Manager, with Major Project Civils experience

* NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety

* Degree or equivalent in Environmental Management or Sustainability or IEMA Foundation Certificate

Remuneration

The client is offering a salary up to £72,000 + Car/Allowance + Package for the right candidate

For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment