1 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The post holder is to work with the Snr HSEQ Manager to ensure the implementation and maintenance of the Safety, Quality & Environmental Policies and the HSQE Management System (MS), so as to ensure that project management activities are managed in accordance with (HSQE-MS), through the systematic application of relevant procedures and in accordance with recognised and statutory provisions, Safety, Quality and Environmental Standards and ongoing monitoring of compliance against such requirements.

• Provide functional support and guidance and professional expertise to project / service teams on all safety, quality and environmental compliance matters affecting the projects so as to ensure the successful execution of the Projects, interfacing with the client as required.
• On behalf of Safety, Quality and Environment, implement and maintain the Safety, Quality and Environment Policies, HSQE Management System and monitor compliance against these requirements through a systematic regime of compliance audit and safety performance reporting.
• Liaising with the individual Project Managers involved ensuring that adequate safety procedures are established within their projects.
• Assist the Managers in ensuring safety responsibilities for each individual within a project team are clearly defined and meet the safety requirements of the project.
• Assist in assuring the safety by audit of staff and consultants working on the projects.
• Assist in monitoring the auditing of the individual projects through all their phases to ensure the integrity of the safety systems set up within them and to ensure a cost effective approach to safety management.
• To be aware of legislation relevant to the project portfolio
• Liaise with Governmental departments and outside safety agencies as required by individual projects.
• Monitor all occupational health and safety issues pertinent to the Projects and its personnel.

TRAINING

3.1 Preferred Skills & Behaviours

• Membership of IOSH (or equivalent recognised organisation)
• Practical experience of procurement, contracting strategy and project management methodology.
• A recognised, relevant engineering qualification.

• Driving Licence

3.2 Qualifications & Education Requirements

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years experience of health and safety management within the railway and/or construction industry, ideally within a multi-disciplinary project management environment.
• A sound understanding of construction and general HSQE legislation including a detailed knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, Construction (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1996 and the Railways and Other Transport Systems (Approval of Works, Plant and Equipment) Regulations 1994.
• Practical experience of compliance audit using proprietary systems (e.g. RSRS).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A sound understanding and experience of Quality Management Systems and Standards (e.g. BSI, ISO 9001-2008).
• The ability to manage complex issues at a senior level in the organisation through the deployment of excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate team members to achieve programme objectives.