Assistant HSE Manager

Our client is looking for an Assistant HSE Manager to support the Group HSE Manager in their role, providing specialist Health, Safety, and Environmental (“HSE”) advice with the aim to keep everyone safe on Site. Supporting the implementation of HSE best practice and drive a culture focused on positive and pro-active HSE principles within the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional advice to colleagues / sub-contractors and other third parties on all aspects of HSE issues.

• Undertake HSE activities including, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and training, including toolbox talks and delivery of training.

• Monitor and review HSE performance in line with statutory requirements.

• Support the development and updating of HSE policies, including local workplace instructions.

• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of safety processes and systems of work to ensure compliance with the policies and HSE legislation.

• Support the wider team to ensure all company and legislative HSE requirements are included in third party contracts.

• Attend all Group H&S forums and provide professional advice to the H&S representatives.

• Prepare reports for H&S Meetings, Board Meetings and other monthly reports.

• Investigate accidents and incidents and report as required.

• Support the Group HSE Manager in maintaining a positive and proactive HSE culture.

• Develop and maintain systems for HSE audits and inspections.

• Provide advice on suitable safety equipment.

• Review accident and incident reports, categorise and report as necessary.

• Support the monitoring of contractor activities including review of their risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, asbestos, and other HSE related issues.

• Liaise with external agencies including partnership agencies, Health & Safety Executive, Fire Authority, and environmental authorities.

Generic Requirements for all colleagues:

• Contribute to the creation of a positive culture in line with company values.

• Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities.

• Ensure a safe and sustainable working environment is promoted across the business.

• Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities.

• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested.

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria - You must have:

• Thorough and up to date knowledge of current and pending H&S legislation.

• Chartered member or working towards chartered membership of IOSH.

• NEBOSH certificate or construction certificate or equivalent.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and put into practice business risk management principles.

• Undertaking specialised risk assessments.

• Experience of working within a construction environment.

• Experience within housing repair and maintenance.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Report writing experience.

It would be good but not essential if you also have:

• A recognised Environmental qualification, or a willingness to undertake one within two years of commencement

• A Train the Trainer qualification or willingness to undertake one

• Working towards NEBOSH Fire certificate or equivalent

• Working towards NEBOSH diploma.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact 07749495879 matt.cassady@linearrecruitment.co.uk