SHE Manager

Job Title: SHEA Lead/ SHE Manager
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000- £45,000 (depending on experience)

The purpose of these roles is to:

• Manage a team of SHE Advisers in the Telecoms Business.

• Work with the other SHE Manager in the Telecoms business.

• Assist the Telecoms SHE Manager in their role as they strive to create a high performing state where they provide first class support to the Operations teams and together drive an improvement within SHEA performance across the division.

• Maintain day to day activities as a SHE Adviser in your own areas of responsibility.

  
  

The overall aim of the SHE team is to ensure that:

• The highest possible standards of SHEA responsibility are implemented across the business.

• Coaching and mentoring support is provided as required.

• Operations are fully supported.

• There is consistency in approach across all the Telecoms activity.

• The SHEA strategy is implemented.

• We achieve full compliance against all legal requirements, Client requirements and Kier Group SHEA IMS.

• Information is recorded accurately in order to promote best practice.

  
  

Key Tasks:

• Manage a small team of SHE Advisers.

• Actively promote Safety, Health and Welfare, leading and setting a good example to other employees and stakeholders.

• Maintain the IMS in Telecoms in line with the needs of the business and the Kier IMS requirements.

• Work closely with the operational teams in carrying out their roles and SHE responsibilities.

• Provide timely and affective operational SHE support and advice to the business unit.

• Ensure operational compliance to approved SHE procedures.

• Ensure that all SHE reporting requirements are provided accurately and in a timely manner.

• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are effectively investigated, contributing to Incident Review Boards and Incident Review Panels.

• Ensure that everyone in the business unit is trained appropriately for their role.

• Assist Management teams in the development of health and safety related documents and contract improvement plans.

• Advise and assist in the identification of health and safety training requirements

• Conduct health and safety Inspections & Audits as required (minimum of 8 SSIs per month)

• Liaison with Project, Client and other stakeholders on compliance issues.

  
  

Key Accountabilities:

• To implement and comply with all legal requirements, Kier Group’s SHEA IMS, Client requirements and best practice.

• Ensure the Group is compliant with all SHEA: statutory requirements, accredited processes and procedures, and contract specific requirements.

• Manage the reporting and review of SHEA accidents / incidents.

• Support the assessment of staff to ensure capacity, capability and competency are maintained.

• Comply with Kier Group’s HR policies, procedures and Values.

• Hold a minimum of one quarterly 1-1 with each team member (ideally every month) where objectives, PPR’s and PDP’s are reviewed

• Ensure all new starters are inducted according to the "new starter policy".

  
  

We are seeking candidates who have:

Essential:

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• NEBOSH Certificate (preferably Construction) or equivalent.

• Membership of relevant professional institution.

• Experienced SHE Adviser.

• Five years experience in H&S or relevant operational roles.

  
  

Desirable:

• Five years practical H&S experience.

• Three years’ experience working in utilities.

• Experience in managing a team of H&S professionals.

• Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent).

• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 Standards.

  
  

Kier Benefits:

• A matched pension scheme from 4% - 7.5% depending on your contribution
• 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan).

To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, please visit the Kier website rewards-benefits section.

Advert Close Date: 28 February 2023

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