Group Health and Safety Manager-Construction

Group Health and Safety Manager - Construction
Carrowhugh recruitment is currently recruiting for a strong and ambitious candidate to become the Head of Health and safety for a busy Groundworks Contractor based out of London with a turnover in excess of £50 Million. The Group Health and Safety Manager will have full control over Health and Safety Issues for the business and will be expected to be at the forefront of improving and challenging Health and safety practices within the Company. Health and safety experience within the construction industry is of upmost importance. The candidate will have experience at managing a full health and safety department (Including Managers and Advisors).
Principle Duties & Accountabilities
Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System;
Ensuring that records of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment;
Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident/accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority;
Serving as a company representative at Site meetings;
Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings;
Ensuring sub-contractor safety statements and required Method statements are available on site and assessing sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required;
Advising/assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements;
Compiling, updating, and communicating site Emergency Plans;
Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Officer updated;
Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock, and that all relevant Certs are updated;
Reporting directly to the Board and Championing Health and Safety Practices that will improve the Company.
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications
Health and Safety Cert, Diploma, or Degree is essential,
With 10+ years experience,
Previous experience managing safety on site and managing Health and safety advisors,
Excellent communication, leadership, training, and presentation skills,
Experience in the construction industry.
If you wish to discuss further please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, Pat Carrowhugh Group
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