Head of HSE

Job Description

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be exclusivelty partenered with a specialist construction business in the North East with their Head of HSE position.As the Head of HSE, you will be able to carry out the below :

• Provide guidance and support to the management team on best practice in relation to health, safety and environmental matters including an understanding of CDM regulations, construction processes and standards
• Act as the competent person for all HS&E matters across all sites and offices, offering support and training, managing the risk process and completing all HS&E activities relating to the Operation side of the business
• Drive the 5S culture across the business
• Report on health, safety and environmental performance at site level
• Lead the investigation process relating to incidents/accidents and compliance breaches
• Co-ordinate internal and external audits in relation to the safety and environmental standards, ensuring follow up actions are implemented
• Develop and drive health and wellbeing initiatives contributing to overall worker safety
• Develop and drive environmental standards, initiatives and goals
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work in cooperating safety and environmental requirements, undertaking risk assessments as appropriate
• Regularly manage reviews of the HS&E system
• Drive the continuous improvement of employee health, safety, welfare and environmental issues through promotion and communication
• Develop and deliver internal health, safety and environmental awareness training
• Establish positive, effective and credible working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business (and where applicable clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, authorities and third parties)
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practice
• Assist in the completion of tender documents and PQQ’s
• Taking action to mitigate the impact and likelihood of HS&E risks
• Performing other duties in accordance with business needs

The successful Head Of HSE should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Credible leader with a track record of leading a HSE team in a directly employed workforce
• Construction related background working for principle contractors.
• Hold a recognised NEBOSH qualification
• CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• Strong interest in and understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements and issues in a construction and manufacturing environment
• A strong communicator with all levels in the business and high attention to detail
• Organised and calm under pressure
• Able to work in a confidential manner
• Approachable, friendly, professional and a team player, you will be self-motivated, determined and have a can do’ attitude.
• You must be a driven and motivated individual who is eager to learn.
• Extensive experience of leading accident and incident investigations and producing reports
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Internal HS&E audit experience
• Ability to lead and work with stakeholders on various levels
• This role involves travel across the UK so candidates must be willing to work away from home when needed
• Valid UK drivers licence

Keyskills :
CDMEnvironmental PerformanceConstruction ProcessesEnvironmental Issues