SHEQ Director - Whitstable, United Kingdom - Step Resourcing

Description

Step Resourcing are recruiting a SHEQ Director who will join our client based in East Kent with a wealth of industry-related knowledge and experience behind them; namely from the construction industry but additional knowledge of telecoms and/ or fire protection would be advantageous. In this newly created position, the SHEQ Director will take a hands-on approach, leading with optimism and determination.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Clearly establishing the SHEQ strategic direction, road mapping and vision for the group
• Recording, amending where necessary and successfully delivering SHEQ campaigns, initiatives, processes and procedures across our business lines
• Closely monitoring and auditing results to drive continuous improvement
• Making significant steps towards Net Zero; evaluating, prioritising and articulating new initiatives for the improved sustainability of our work and that of our supply chain
• Overseeing all incident investigations; ensuring quality reporting within reasonable timescales. Also ensuring that root causes are recognised and that corrective actions are applied
• Introducing an effective audit and inspection plan, for sites and Head Office, monitoring this and taking appropriate action when any areas of concern are identified
• Overseeing the management and organisation of both internal and external SHEQ training, ensuring the continuous progression of individuals in line with Company objectives
• Managing the existing SHEQ Team, ensuring sufficient capabilities and resource and to provide assistance and mentorship where required
• Influencing and supporting Company employees at all levels to discharge their own health, safety and environmental responsibilities, defined by Company procedures and legislation alike
• Leading and surveying the certification process and audits for ISOs 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Keeping abreast of any new industry-related legislation and ensuring the adherence of this across Company policies, procedures, technical standards and codes of practice
• Chairing monthly SHEQ meetings and bringing about the introduction of both a Health & Safety committee and a Health & Wellbeing forum in the long-term
• Liaising with external bodies including Clients and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Membership of relevant professional body IOSH or equivalent

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a Senior SHEQ role
• Construction, telecoms and/ or fire protection background
• Firm grasp of construction-related HSW legislation, in particular, legislation surrounding ISOs 9001, 14001 and 45001
• In-depth knowledge of risk and mitigation
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook and Word
• Full, valid UK driving licence with the willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across the UK at short notice

Salary Package:

• Competitive salary from £65,000
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Company car/ car allowance (with onsite parking)
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Supplementary training where required, in line with Health & Safety Law
• Supportive and collaborative work environment