Regional Health & Safety Manager (Navartis)

Job Title
Regional Health & Safety Manager

Location
Scotland / Remote

Salary / Benefits

£55,000 – £60,000 dependant on experience + car or car allowance & package

Start Date
ASAP

Company Information
A key Principle Contractor in the rail / civils sectors have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join an established and expanding business and take the health & safety lead for the cotland Region, overseeing all Health & Safety related matters on a portfolio of projects and contracts.

To excel in this role, you will have

– Previous experience as a Health & Safety Manager in a rail and civil engineering project or contract environment.
– Relevant qualification in Health & Safety – Degree/Diploma/HNC/HND
– Experience working in a rail project environment
– Chartered or working towards chartered status – IOSH
– Have previous experience of a rail environment, civil engineering and general construction activities.
– Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred and this will have been gained at least in part, with a Major Contractor.
– Ambition and commitment to succeed in the role.
– Demonstrable self-motivation and high personal professional standards.
– Confident communication skills.
– Excellent employer references.
– Ability to manage direct reports.

As Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all Health and Safety related matters in Scotland reporting directly to the Senior Regional H&S Manager. Your day to day duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

– To promote a positive SHEQ culture in the business by coaching and supporting behavioural interventions.
– To contribute to the preparation of Project Health and Safety Plans and ensure compliance with their requirements.
– To the support the development of the company Business Management System.
– To provide detailed H&S input into all stages of the project process from initial pre-qualification to contract completion.
– To liaise with Client Safety Representatives and Regulatory authorities on all Health and Safety issues.
– To prevent the adoption of unsafe working practices.
– To undertake Accident and Incident Reporting and Accident/ Incident Investigation, in accordance with the company’s procedures.
– To facilitate and attend Health and Safety Meetings as appropriate
– Preparation of monthly health and safety reports for region / business.
– To manage the Company’s Principle Contractors Licence (Rail only).
– Manage and support the development of direct reports – Health and Safety Adviser(s).

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs