Health & Safety Manager - Policy & Standards

*Long term contract opportunity*
*Inside IR35*
*Utilities experience desirable but not essential, good civil infrastructure experience welcomed*
*Ideally looking for a candidate who embraces new tech advances*

*Hybrid working*

As the Policy and Standards Manager (HSEQ) , you will report the Group Head of HSEQ and will be responsible for developing, maintaining and updating Group HSEQ policies and standards, ensuring these are effectively communicated throughout the Group.

You will manage the HSEQ Management System Coordinator, ensuring that critical document control is maintained across the Group HSEQ.
This role will require considerable engagement and consultation with our stakeholders across all areas of the business ensuring that Group HSEQ standards and requirements are fit for purpose.

You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, environment and quality standards are delivered.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage plans to deliver initiatives relating to policy standards and accreditations to meet HSEQ targets and objectives.
Develop, structure and manage the overarching integrated HSEQ Management System Framework for the organisation.
Update and maintain a suite of technical fit for purpose Group HSEQ policy & standards for the organisation to work to.
Managing and maintaining the legal register with consultation and co-ordination with key stakeholders
Engage and consult stakeholders across the organisation to ensure fit for purpose procedures are established.
Manage and oversee the maintenance of external accreditations ensuring timelines are met.
Provide input to comprehensive management reports in line with the HSEQ reporting structure.
Driving continual improvement of the HSEQ Management system to enhance compliance, efficiency and operational performance.
Managing competency and awareness relating to the HSEQ policies and standards.
Support internal and external audits relating to the HSEQ Management System.
Lead, coach and develop direct reports to ensure effective performance and professional growth.
Monitoring changes in legislation and industry best practice.

Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Experience in a similar HSEQ leadership role
Health, Safety & Environment Qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Working knowledge of developing and implementing ISO 45001, 14001 & 90001
Working knowledge of CDM requirements for Principal Designer and Principal Contractor
Demonstrable Project Management Capability
Proven experience of managing and developing a team
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Utilities experience
Chartered Practitioner (or working towards)