Health and Safety Manager

START DATE - Mid August / within 4 weeks from date of post

T. Vaughan Ltd is a highly reputable medium-sized Groundworks and RC frame contractor based in Brentwood, Essex. We specialise in Groundworks, RC framework construction, Basements, Temporary works, substructures and all associated works such as underpinning, waterproofing etc. and general civils and enabling works.

Job Overview

We are seeking a site-based Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Manager to join our project team. The SHE Manager will be site-based on a large energy from waste (EFW) construction project inWISBECH, PETERBOROUGHand will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, internal standards and promoting a safe working environment and good culture. The project is in the early stages and the team will consist of approx 50-70 operatives and subcontractors. Thescope of worksincludes heavy groundworks, bulk and deep excavation, shoring, muckaway, drainage and service ducting installation, concrete chambers, piling attendance, dewatering.Key risks includeexcavations, plant movements, confined spaces, lifting operations, COSHH and waste management.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate or equivalent
• 5 years+ experience as a SHE Advisor/Manager in construction/groundworks
• Be based near or be able to travel daily toWISBECH, PETERBOROUGH.
• Previous experience on energy from waste or power station projects -strongly preferred
• CSCS card -preferred
• First aid -desirable
• Fire marshal -desirable

Personal skills

• Strong report writing and record keeping skills
• Strong computer skills - good with Microsoft packages (Word, Excel), use of databases, systems and apps on digital tablets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills on all levels
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proactive and a good problem solver
• Uphold high health and safety standards, legal and procedural compliance and can lead by example

T. Vaughan Ltd.'s nominated site SHE Manager will have the main responsibilities but not limited to:

• To assist the Directors, SHEQ Manager and Project Manager in all matters relating to health, safety, quality, and environmental management to the site - being the primary go to person for all such matters on site - and wider organisation as required.
• Carry out HSE walk arounds daily to ensure compliance – minimum 50% of time on site every day.
• Carry out and record site inspections and audits (minimum x1 per week).
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), COSHH assessments, manual handling assessments, toolbox talks, procedures and other safety related documentation as necessary.
• Carry out site (TVL) inductions and orientation.
• Carry out training, workshops and TBT’s on site where required.
• Assistance with the development and management of lifting plans, waste management plans, rescue plans, traffic management and site-specific plans and procedures as appropriate.
• Ensuring site specific PPE / RPE requirements are met.
• Carrying out RPE mask face fit testing (training Carrying out on-site DSE assessments and reviewing findings. can be provided to do this).
• Oversee and order H&S / PPE related consumables, stock, materials and equipment.
• Maintain site COSHH stores, register and assessments.
• Ensure spill management prevention and control measures are suitable.
• Completing monthly HSE report for submission to client and TVL management team.
• Oversee high risk and complex works.
• Oversee and review temporary works arrangements on site.
• Ensure adequate dedicated cutting, re-fuelling and wash-out areas are in operation on site and remain compliant.
• Assisting the organisation in compliance with relevant industry Legislation including LOLER, PUWER, CDM, HASAWA etc.
• Creation of and safety alerts and toolbox talks as relevant to new industry standards, changing in seasons/weather and recording signed returns register.
• To assist with the creation of, and annual review of organisational policies and procedures.
• Attending site briefings
• Management of site training and competency matrix spreadsheet. Adding new starter information and cross-checking validity of details, right to work and qualifications etc.
• Keep up to date with changes in current Legislation and suggest such changes where discovered and as relevant.
• Supporting the organisation maintain ISO certification using the company management system and controlled forms.
• Management of site sub-contractor PQQ’s and reviewing sub-contractor RAMS for effectiveness and monitoring works.
• Carrying out incident investigations, RIDDOR and near miss reporting as may be necessary. Conducting witness / injured party interviews and compiling evidence for incident investigation reports.
• Conducting research into industry best practice approaches to help the organisation improve safety performance and efficiency.
• Conducting HAVS assessments and maintaining an up to date register.
• Any other ad hoc health and safety, environmental and quality duties as required
• Providing additional general management and support to colleagues on site and across the wider business as required.
• Acting as the company site Mental Health Awareness champion and aiding the wellbeing of colleagues across the site.
• Any other relevant acts and tasks as may be reasonably requested by the Senior Management Team.

Site working hours:

Mon-Fri: 07:30 - 17:30 ON SITE.

OCCASIONAL SATURDAY WORK, CURRENTLY FORCASTED AT 2X PER MONTH.

This position is available on a day rate or as PAYE on a contract or permanent basis. This project is currently expected to run until April 2027. The company is busy and growing so there is opportunity to move to other locations and new projects in the future thereafter.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU SATISFY THE ABOVE CRITERIA