QSSE Manager on a contract basis to start immediately for 12 months

Main Tasks & Responsibilities
* Read, understand and implement the QSSE Policy, organisation and

arrangements.
* Be aware of legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes and safe working
practices relevant to the work activities. Take advice from QSSE Practice
Director in these matters.
* Agree, advise or determine for others, safe and environmentally sound
methods of working and systems which identify hazards at each place of work
within their responsibility.
* Give staff and contractors within their projects/business, clear instructions as
to their responsibilities to ensure that correct working methods where risk of
physical harm or environmental damage exists.
* Identify QSSE Training needs and have the necessary training arranged.
* Make arrangements for safety induction training for all new starters at the
workplace under their control.
* Act immediately on any breach of the QSSE Rules, unsafe situation or
potential threat to the Environment which comes to their attention.
* Assist management in the implementation of the company disciplinary
procedure in relation to breaches of QSSE Procedure, policy or practice.
* Monitor the effectiveness of the QSSE Policy, its arrangements or rules and,
where inadequacies are identified, ensure that appropriate action is identified.
Qualifications and Experience
* NEBOSH Diploma
* Chartered membership of IOSH (desirable)
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Extensive knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.
* Experience of the development and monitoring of QSE Management systems.
* Experience of the training of staff and employees in the use of procedures and improvement techniques.
* Hold a formal Environmental qualification such as IEMA Certificate.
* Must have previous Railway and Construction Industry experience.
* Capable of identifying QSE Improvement opportunities.
* Awareness of behavioural safety programmes (desirable)
* Experience of investigation techniques.