Our client is a fast growing, leading telecommunications company, delivering frontline services to fibre network providers across the UK and Ireland.

They are currently looking for a Senior HSEQ Manager to ensure compliance of the HSEQ function across their operational sites, support strategies for continuous improvement and drive forward a proactive HSEQ approach.

The Senior HSEQ Manager will be expected to deliver effective and value-added strategies that meet both the operational needs of the business, and the Group’s governance and assurance requirements.

You will be expected to manage a team of HSEQ professionals who will assist with the companies compliance strategies. This role will primarily be based in NI with some infrequent travel to GB.

 Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and contribute to the effective delivery of an ISO Integrated Management System.
• Provide input into the development, delivery and maintenance of effective and proactive strategies for managing HSEQ risks, and for improving performance.
• To support the development and delivery of internal/external training to operational teams (and other parties, where required) in line with agreed competency programmes.
• Support operational managers and project teams on a broad range of HSEQ issues, helping them to embed policy and process where appropriate.
• Provide technical advice to operational teams in the investigation and resolution of accidents and incidents.
• Provide direction and support at Senior Management level as well as project-based personnel, ensuring alignment with HSEQ requirements.
• Support operational teams in implementing appropriate and robust assurance ‘systems’ across the Business unit, to ensure that they are relevant to operational needs and encourage a consistently high level of governance and performance.
• Support operational teams in measuring the effectiveness of HSEQ policy implementation through inspection/audit, the review of appropriate performance measures, and by contributing to the monthly HSEQ (and operational) reporting cycle.
• Provide intelligence to the business on existing / emerging HSEQ legal requirements and sector/client-specific standards.
• Support environmentally responsibilities to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor our contractors and identify key improvement areas.

Essential

• Qualification in a relevant subject related to construction health and safety management (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate) or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing 45001, 14001 and 9001 Management Systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of managing CDM Requirements on large scale projects. 10 years’ experience is preferable with consideration given to candidates with 5-10 years experience.
• Sound working knowledge of HSEQ law, and relevant sector-specific HSEQ standards in relation to construction/building
• Technical Skills & Ability in Generalist HSEQ
• Full valid driving licence

Ability

• Maintain effectiveness in a variety of roles and job tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels and with external bodies. Has a high impact as a communicator – verbally, written and in meetings
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Actively influence the events rather than passively accepting actions.
• Make clear presentation of the ideas and facts and convince others of this point of view.  Also to gain agreement or acceptance of the plans.
• Set high work standards for one’s self and others within the function. This will include a drive and passion for improving standards across the company.
• Resilience – Maintain effectiveness in situations of disappointment or rejection.
• Demonstrates analytical, creative and proactive thinking
• Will need to have the flexibility and mobility to be able to cover a large geographical area

 Company benefits

• Competitive package – details available on request
• Training and Development opportunities
• Excellent Career progression opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme

Additional Information

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and requirements. The nature of the organisation is such that it will evolve as it operates and the nature of duties, tasks, knowledge and skills required for this post may develop and change in time.

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Stephen Nugent at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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