Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Placed: 07/12/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

EHS Manager

Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Competitive Salary (Depending on Experience)

Full Time Permanent

My Client is currently recruiting a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join their expanding, successful team based from the Kings Lynn office.

Their projects range from refurbishment and extensions to full design and build, temperature controlled food & beverage facilities to logistical warehouse hubs. As EHS Manager, you could be working on a wide variety of projects, from warehouses and commercial developments to food production facilities and cold stores.

You will ensure that my client properly manages and discharges all its legal obligations and related duties under current EHS legislation, taking responsibility for the implementation of company policies, processes and procedures and assisting line managers in their implementation.

You will also increase EHS awareness and compliance across the organisation through constant and consistent communication and support and; instilling and promoting positive EHS behaviours and attitudes.

As an EHS Manager your duties will include:

* Responsibility for managing all EHS aspects of the Kingâ€s Lynn office, including office safety files, fire management and personnel matters
* Liaison with Operations Directors, Contracts Managers and other members of project teams in relation to new and upcoming contracts, providing guidance and requirements
* Completion of prequalification questionnaires for potential/existing clients
* Attendance at client/professional team pre and post tender interviews
* Construction Phase Plans and associated documentation for new projects
* Site inspections and audits (UK wide) to ensure compliance and provision of robust reports with clear and consistent requirements and actions
* Thorough investigations of any incidents, providing reports with preventative and corrective actions
* Regular communication and interaction with the QEHS Director and other members of the EHS Department
* Providing support and assistance to project teams and subcontractors in EHS matters
* Internal and external assessments for ISO/OHSAS certifications.

The ideal EHS Manager will have an excellent knowledge of EHS regulations and experience in construction, along with the following skills and experience:

Professional qualifications:

* NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent
* Membership of IOSH
* Experience and/or familiarity with OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Personal qualities:

* Ability to prioritise work and work autonomously
* Strong leadership, problem solving and decision making skills
* Good IT (including MS Office), presentation and communication skills
* Effective coaching and supportive style, influencing others
* Ability to make complex decisions swiftly and consistently.

In return you will receive a negotiable salary dependent upon skills and experience plus a choice of company car or car allowance, private medical insurance, company sick pay scheme, life insurance scheme and pension. This position will be based in King's Lynn and will involve travelling to construction projects nationwide as needed.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast amount of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants, therefore if you have not heard from us within two working days then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, however we will register your details for consideration against future opportunities.

Linsco are an Equal Opportunities employer, acting in the capacity of an Employment Agent for this position. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy