Health and Safety Manager

Monday to Thursday 9am – 5pm - Friday 9am – 3.30pm
* Car, laptop, phone, pension
* 24 days holidays + stats
Our client is a national M&E contractor operating within the construction industry. They are currently looking for an established Health and Safety Manager with customer-facing experience to join their team.
This is a full-time, permanent position and will be based out of their head office in West Yorkshire.
Overall Purpose:
* Develop the existing H&S system, write, and implement H&S procedures and policies as appropriate.
* Provide a practical and positive approach towards implementing safe working practices.
* Facilitate the risk management processes throughout the business.
* Monitor and report on H&S performance throughout the business.
Key Duties:
* Undertake site inspections and follow up reports. Ensure the implementation of corrective recommendations.
* Lead on accident investigations and provide recommendations for preventative measures through the development and distribution of incident reports. Liaise with insurers where required.
* Lead on the company training programme.
* Assist management to identify safety related training needs for operational personnel and assist/mentor in the delivery of training.
* Maintain current knowledge and understanding in all areas of health and safety legislation.
* Lead on SHEQ company initiatives and improvement opportunities.
* Produce appropriate documentation such as safe systems of work and risk assessments where required.
* Be an active member of project teams and collaborate with client’s and other contractors where required.
Experience & Requirements Needed:
* NEBOSH Diploma or degree level qualification is essential.
* CMIOSH (Grad IOSH would be considered)
* Highly proficient in ICT.
* Valid UK driving licence.
* Willingness to travel throughout the UK, occasionally at short notice.
* Proven continuous professional development (CPD)
* Experience of working in contracting
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed