Health & Safety Manager in Doncaster, United Kingdom
About Us
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a H&S Manager to join Major Projects business working on the Hope Valley Project.
Key Accountabilities
This role will involve:
- Leading the H&S Team to proactively develop and implement the project health, safety and wellbeing strategy
- Proactively promote H&S best practice throughout the project and established accident & incident prevention strategies throughout the managerial/supervisory/workforce levels (including contractors) across the project.
- Work with the managerial/supervisory teams across the project in the implementation of H&S standards and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Railway Safety Certification & Principal Contractors / Rail Plant Company Operating licenses, ISO standards, current applicable legislation and other client requirements.
- Provide professional health and safety advice, coaching, mentoring, training and education to management/supervisors/H&S team/workforce and contractors where identified as necessary.
- Lead and support accident and incident investigations and in conjunction with managerial and supervisory staff, manage and close out all associated investigation recommendations and remedial actions arising from accident & incident investigations. In addition, assist in the management of formal investigation recommendations and remedial actions as directed.
Skills & Experience
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set:
- Proven experience in Health and Safety role (minimum of 5 years' experience).
- Previous experience in managing a team.
- Degree (or equivalent) qualified in health and safety with chartered membership of IOSH (CIMIOSH)
- Have working knowledge of both rail and civil engineering interfaces and practices.
- Previous experience of working in the rail industry are an essential requirement along with the possession of a PTS (minimum 5 years' experience in the rail industry)
- Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload.
Other
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
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