Health, Safety and Quality Internal Auditor

Department Overview:

Due to the continuing success of RLB the Compliance team is looking to expand to provide a quality service to several offices located in the UK and Europe covering approximately 1100 staff. The compliance team covers Quality, Corporate Responsibility, and Information management as well as Corporate Health and Safety and Environmental management. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our internal clients and enjoy successful long-term relationships.

We are a sector focused business providing client-side professional consultancy services, operating in commercial, residential, education, Healthcare, sports, nuclear and retail sectors.

Overview of Role:

We are seeking a high calibre professional full-time Health, Safety and Quality Internal Auditor to join the HS&Q team in ensuring compliance in Health, Safety and Quality management systems. Advising on the development and maintenance of HS&Q policies and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and ISO standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of internal professionals who pride themselves on providing outstanding corporate QSHECR guidance and advice.

The successful candidate will work closely with the professional consultants and undertake regular audits of all services provided to external clients on construction projects.

Please note this is a full-time corporate role working to the RLB Hybrid Policy. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to travel regularly and stay away from home if required.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Company Health & Safety Manager, duties will include (but not limited to):

• Support the H&S manager in providing health and safety and quality advice and guidance on policy and procedures as required to RLB employees.
• Undertake quality and safety internal inspections and audits in the workplace including Office, Fire and DSE risk assessments.
• Assist in developing the certification process and achievement of ISO45001 and integration of current ISO9001&14001 systems with the new ISO45001 standard requirements.
• Maintain existing H&S management system and assist with HS&Q internal and external audits
• Assist with the measurement, review and audit of the quality management processes and H&S performances of the professional services and to report on the effectiveness of the measures taken
• Monitor H&S legislation, maintain legal compliance and ensure employees are fully informed of changes in legislation, best practice and relevant guidance notes.
• Review accident statistics and reports on health, safety, and welfare. To investigate accidents and occurrences and to ensure that RLB complies with notification procedures to the enforcing authorities

Person Specification:

Qualified candidates with experience in QS&H management systems are encouraged to apply.

• Member of IOSH and/or Member of CQI
• Practical experience within the ‘Client side’ construction industry
• Excellent knowledge of the CDM Regulations
• Awareness of the Building Safety Act
• Excellent IT and communication skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Teams.
• Previous experience in similar QS&H role

RLB will provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment in one of our UK offices to develop your skills and challenge yourself. We will encourage you to innovate, collaborate and build a meaningful career. Our strong network of people and knowledge will help expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK and potentially further afield.

Our employees are rewarded with generous salaries, opportunities to purchase shares in the business and many other benefits including: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year), Company pension scheme, Life Assurance, Bicycle Purchase Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Cover, Professional Memberships plus many more benefits.

At RLB, our aim is to create and enhance an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is not only accepted but valued and built into our culture, creating opportunity for all. In order to support this, we recognise the importance of flexible and agile working and are open to having conversations on how this could work for you and our business from day one. RLB are committed to offering support to continual professional development and membership of industry related professional bodies.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at:recruitment@uk.rlb.com

Confidence today inspires tomorrow

With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.

Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.

We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.

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