- Act as subject matter expert (SME) for design development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning HWSS.
- Develop and implement our concept and detailed design and construction and commissioning HWSS strategies, standards and procedures that form part of the company's Health and Management System (HSMS).
- Take the lead to ensure the company discharges those legal duties (specifically Client, Principal Designer and Designer) it may hold under the Construction (Design & Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015 and assist in the education and awareness of CDM and supporting company processes across all disciplines and personnel.
- Work with Engineering and Design functions to deliver on our approach to 'Health by Design' and 'Safe by Design'.
- Work to integrate our approach to HWSS with all EWR partners, specifically our Technical and Delivery partners.
- Oversee the planning, assessment and assurance of all field-based activities including general visits, non-intrusive and intrusive surveys, visits to operational infrastructure including Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities, Statutory Undertakers etc.
- Prepare and implement, as appropriate, those project delivery health and safety deliverables (e.g., CDM plans, Project Safety Strategies, Health, and Safety files) that may be required to support the company's design and constructions activities and obligations under CDM and other relevant legislation.
- Ensure robust processes and procedures are in place to ensure company and supplier personnel site accidents and incidents are effectively reported, investigated, remedial actions implemented and closed out in accordance with industry best practice and statutory requirements (e.g., Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013), and suitable records maintained.
- Establish internal and external HWSS key performance criteria and indicators, ensuring provision of analyses and reports on the performance of EWR Co. and its suppliers to company leadership.
- Support the commercial and procurement process in the preparation of tender documentation (e.g., preparation of pre-construction information, development of contract health and safety specifications) and deliverables to ensure they meet project and regulatory requirements and assessment of supplier bid submissions (e.g., Construction Phase Plans) and all associated documentation.
- Undertake as necessary review and acceptance of contractors' and designers' submissions and documentation (e.g., Work Package Plans, method statements, lifting plans), especially regarding high-risk activities.
- Develop and implement site based, topical HWSS strategies and supporting campaigns that reflect and address key company design and construction risks, and aligned with industry goals and best practice with the objective of achieving 'zero harm';
- Conduct pre-work briefings and site health & safety inductions for EWR Co. personnel as required.
- Carry out regular site monitoring, review and inspections and tours to ensure that company and supplier health and safety policies, plans procedures and legal requirements are being adhered to.
- Conduct site and supplier health and safety audits as part of the Delivery Audit Plan.
- Working with the HWSS team, develop communications and awareness material (e.g., publications, briefing materials, etc.), and training programmes to help educate all personnel.
- Work with the Head of HWSS and wider HWSS team to develop and deliver the EWR HWSS strategy and business plan.
- Manage and nurture relationships with the key stakeholders and suppliers through effective promotion of health & safety and the 'Safe and Secure' outcome as a collective goal.
- Proactively seek innovation, opportunities to increase efficiency and drive wasted effort out of the programme.
- Support the EWR Co. commitment to customer service and the customer journey.
- Take responsibility of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by adopting and working to the EWR Co. Health and Safety Policy, principles, and procedures.
- Co-operate with EWR Co. in all matters relating to personal health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times.
- Act as a role model for EWR Co.'s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with EWR Co.'s Ways of Working, encouraging, and supporting others to do so in addition; and
- Promote diversity in the workplace and adopt appropriate behaviours when interacting with colleagues
- Extensive practical experience in project delivery health and safety management.
- Robust knowledge of associated management system standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO and relevant legislation, standards and regulations, especially in the delivery of capital programmes (e.g. Network Rail GRIP requirements);
- Strong risk management capabilities.
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery of education, training, and cultural change programmes.
- Experience of facilitating and driving continuous improvement and innovation in a challenging and fast-moving engineering and technical environment.
- Experience of resolving and escalating risks, issues, and conflicts as necessary.
- Experience in leading and managing teams within matrixed ways of working.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and people management skills.
- Strong ability to engage and manage a variety of stakeholders, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong understanding of business needs and experience utilising health & safety to support an organisation's wider objectives; and Confidence in dealing with high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity in a constantly changing and challenging environment.
- Bachelor's degree (various engineering, science, environment and / or business appropriate) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (CMIOSH); Lead Auditor.
- Industry standard health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
- Rail-related safety skills (e.g., current CCS/Sentinel card holder) would be advantageous.
- Competitive base salary
- Up to 12% employer's pension contribution
- 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
- On-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development programmes
- Flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Exceptional IT tools
Delivery HWSS Manager - Broughton, United Kingdom - East West Rail
Description
A little bit about us:East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way.
East West Railway Company (that's us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.
Role Summary:
The Delivery Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of health & safety management for the design development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases of the scheme in support of the company's objective of achieving our 'Safe and Secure' outcome and developing a world class health, wellbeing, safety, and security (HWSS) culture'
Team dimensions:
East West Rail operates a matrix structure. This role sits within the Health, Safety and Security Community and Professional Home.
Key Responsibilities
As the Delivery Health and Safety Manager for the East West Rail scheme you will:Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
As the Delivery Health and Safety Manager for the East West Rail scheme, you will have 10 years professional experience, with at least 5 years gained in the UK rail industry in a construction & major project delivery capacity. Preferably, you will also have some experience of holding roles in fast paced and complex environments during the setup of a new organisation.Your skills and experience will include:
Benefits
What we offer:Diversity and inclusion:
To discover the best solutions, it's important we embrace diversity of thought. That's why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged, and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome, and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.
If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we'd love to hear from you East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail industry, delivering substantial fast-paced improvement to modernise the railway.