SHEQ Manager

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to oversee the health, safety, environmental and quality function, based at our Ballymena HQ

The Role:

• Lead, define, and implement the SHEQ strategy and vision ensuring compliance in all areas.
• Lead the continual development of the safety culture across all divisions.
• Contribute to the Net Zero and ESG strategies. Evaluate, prioritise, and articulate initiatives that will be most effective in meeting environmental & sustainability targets.
• Lead the implementation of initiatives, campaigns, and new processes to drive continual improvement of safety, health, environment and quality in the Company.
• Ensure that the SHEQ has sufficient competent resource to support Operations, providing assistance, coaching and advice where required.
• Engage, support, and positively influence directors, managers, and supervisors to discharge their responsibilities for health, safety and environmental of employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by legislation and Company procedures.
• Develop and use appropriate metrics to measure and drive improvement in the service. Develop and implement improvement plans in agreement with the Business Unit Directors.
• Develop, review and update health, safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring they comply with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Manage the certification process for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 45001 standards. Lead all surveillance and certification audits.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all legislation, policies and procedures, technical standards and codes of practice and any developments that affect the industry.
• Ensure arrangements are made for employee consultation, and that a robust process for the communication of all matters related to health, wellbeing, safety, environment, and quality is in place. This includes chairing the Safety committee and sitting on Health Matters (Wellbeing) Forum.
• Manage and lead all incident investigations, ensuring investigations produced are of sufficient quality and within prescribed timescales. Monitor the quality and effectiveness of reports, ensuring root causes are established, corrective actions and recommendations have been fully implemented to avoid recurrences and management controls remain effective.
• Manage an effective inspection and internal audit plan, ensuring that the SHEQ Team carries out a sufficient level of site inspections and internal audits of processes. Monitor and track inspection and audit information to look for trends and compliance with SHEQ management systems. Take appropriate action when areas of potential weakness are identified.
• Be accountable for validating and approving subcontractor’s pre-qualification checks and support subcontractor onboarding.
• Liaise with external bodies including the Health and Safety Executive, Clients, and other stakeholders.
• Provide input into prequalification and tender submissions.
• Prepare regular reports on operational SHEQ performance.
• Prepare and present at Client forums.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Person Specification:

Experience Required:

• Thorough knowledge of appropriate health, safety, and environmental legislation and 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Ability to set the health, safety, environmental and quality strategy for the Company.
• Proven experience of establishing health, safety, environmental and quality processes, and procedures.
• Proven experience of setting and meeting environmental and sustainability (ESG) targets
• Ability to use monitoring and auditing results to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to establish and lead a team of advisors.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all organisational levels.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Capable of delivering articulate presentations.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Essential Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Occupational H&S Practice
• Minimum 5 years’ health, safety, and environmental experience within the Construction sector
• Hold or working towards Chartership of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
• Must hold a current UK Driving License

Desirable Qualifications:

• IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
• Bachelor’s Degree
• ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Internal Auditor

We are committed to investing in talent and developing opportunities for our staff. As equal opportunities employers, we welcome applicants from all communities.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to: hr@dowdsgroup.com

Closing Date: Thursday, 6 June 2024