Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Location:
Nationwide role - preferred London base

Hemiko

Hemiko is a fast-growing innovative business which is looking to invest in and deliver over £1bn of heat network projects in the coming years. We fund, design, build, operate and maintain low carbon district energy networks and building energy systems for communities, towns and cities working with local authorities, developers, house builders and property owners.
 

We are looking to lead city scale decarbonisation in the UK. We recognise that the decarbonisation of heating and the built environment is one of the last known and “solution clear” areas – this is where we are focussed and where we will be deploying our investment and resources.
 

We are an innovative, design and proactive intelligence led company, looking to attract people who think around a problem and past an issue. We want to be at the front end of commercial and technical innovation and are looking for team members to join us on that journey.
 

Some of our current projects include:
 

• The design, installation, operation and funding of district heating system to serve 3500 homes in Clapham as part of a major regeneration project.
  
  


• The design and installation of a heat network in a rural community in Cambridgeshire to replace oil boilers in 300 homes with centralised low carbon heat generation.
  
  


• The design and installation of a ground source heat pump system to provide heating and cooling to a new development of 300 homes a gym and office building in South London.
  
  


• The design, installation and operation of a new city centre wide low carbon district heating system for the City of Cardiff
  
  


• Developing detailed long-term decarbonisation plans for existing large scale district heating networks to allow them to transition from gas fired CHP led generation to low carbon generation.
  
  

Hemiko is absolutely committed to an honest and collaborative approach to all our work, to being innovative in everything we do, always looking for better ways to do things and on avoiding the business curses of unnecessary complexity and silos.
 

We are a young, friendly business in the very rapidly growing low carbon energy sector, which provides significant opportunities for career flexibility and development.
 

The Role

Hemiko are seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to manage these areas in our business and to provide support for the delivery of our activities across the UK.

Specifically, the successful candidate will have experience in construction and utility deliver and currently be an experienced leader of a HSE function. Formal qualifications in a relevant skill and previous experience in operating within a team are essential.

The compact nature of the business and our rapid growth means that the candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a friendly environment.

Candidate

The successful candidate will be someone who is experienced, organised, self-motivated and able to work to support the operational delivery and remain committed to our “together to zero” strategy. The company is relatively small but with very fast growth. The candidate will be able to work as part of a team and manage both their and their teams tasks to ensure our Objectives are met.

The candidate will need to be comfortable communicating with team members, clients, clients’ engineers, with contractors and specialist suppliers. They will be personable and a good communicator.

We will want you to join our journey toward a more environmentally and technically responsible and effective way of delivering energy systems; moving away from conventional processes into a more innovative and free-thinking environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Health, Safety and Environmental Strategy:
  
  
  
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company's Safety Management System and Policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry good standards.
  
  
  • Establish, communicate and monitor a clear safety vision, goals, and objectives to all employees and contractors
  
  
  • Support the safe delivery of our work with other internal stakeholders.
  
  
  • Continue development of our process safety documentation working with consultants where necessary
  
  
  
  

• Develop Environmental Policies and procedures to ensure we meet our Environmental Objectives

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  • Work with stakeholders across the business and third party consultants to attain and implement an accredited  ISO Management System.
  
  
  
  


• Risk Assessment and Management:
  
  
  
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments for construction and operational activities, identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate risks.
  
  
  • Work with department heads to monitor, update and implement RAMS on a regular basis
  
  
  • Monitor and analyse proactive indicators, accident and incident reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  
  
  
  


• Compliance and Regulation:
  
  
  
  • Stay up-to-date with all relevant health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards. Ensure company compliance and advocate for best practices.
  
  
  
  


• Training and Education:
  
  
  
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for employees and contractors on safe work practices, emergency procedures, and the proper use of protective equipment.
  
  
  • Conduct regular safety briefings and workshops to reinforce awareness and knowledge.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Audits and Inspections:
  
  
  
  • Ensure the Company wide Audit and inspection scheme is delivered.
  
  
  • Conduct routine site inspections and audits to assess compliance with safety protocols and identify any areas needing improvement.
  
  
  • Work closely with project managers and site supervisors to implement corrective actions as necessary.
  
  
  
  


• Incident Response and Investigation:
  
  
  
  • Lead, with support from the other stakeholders, investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses. Ensure their timely closure, documenting findings and recommend and monitor close out of corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
  
  
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt and appropriate reporting and response to emergencies.
  
  
  
  


• Emergency Preparedness:
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans for construction sites and operational facilities.
  
  
  
  


• Safety Reporting and Documentation:
  
  
  
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to health and safety performance, incidents, and compliance.
  
  
  
  

• Management of team
  
  
  
  • Develop the HSE team to ensure delivery of Objectives, site safety controls and timely reporting of HSE issues.
  
  
  
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

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  Good understanding of complex construction and/or utility infrastructure projects is essential. Developing and maintaining a SMS and its implementation is also required.


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  Minimum qualification is a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
  


• At least 5 years experience in working in a construction or utility environment.
  

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

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  A need to improve the Environmental performance and ISO accredited experience is desirable.


• Team management experience.

Remuneration and Info

• Remuneration: Base £60,000 depending on experience.
  
  


• Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
  
  


• An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
  
  


• Holidays 25 days a year plus
  statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
  


• Pension plan provision.
  
  


• Private health care scheme available.
  
  


• 
  Cycle to work scheme.
  
  


• Electric Car lease scheme.


• Health and well-being support.
  
  


• Continuing learning and development opportunities.
  
  


• Company PC/laptop, etc.
  
  

Informal Enquires

For additional information about the role, please speak with Justin Harris, Health, Safety and Environment Manager at [email protected]. 

We appreciate that no one’s circumstances are the same and having the flexibility in working environments work is essential to our wellbeing. If this is significant to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
 

Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, gender expression, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
 

We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.