HS&E Manager

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Job Description

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Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) Manager - Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR)

Location: Carlisle

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a HS&E Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.

You will be responsible primarily to undertake assurance and monitor compliance against the business management system with regards to HSE and client expectations. Provide timely and competent advice to project teams on all matters of Health, Safety and Environmental on a day to day basis mainly due to the scheme size and complexity of risk. Engaging with all stakeholders on the project to drive a high performing HS&E culture.

Key Responsibilities

You will work within a project team to support the delivery of our knowingly safe and well strategy:

• With the support of the Head of Health Safety & Environment and Head of Operational HS&E, sets / implements the strategic direction of the business unit.
• Promote a HSE culture which is consistent with Galliford Try's Challenging Beliefs and Affecting Behaviours programme and work closely with the CBAB Coaches.
• Advise operations team on all serious and high-risk incidents and review investigation reports to ensure root cause is identified and shared across the business.
• Be the focal point for client H&S Managers to ensure the HSE needs of the client are met.
• Ensure the necessary HSE reports are compiled for project management and client team.
• Support, escalate and report any H&S concerns to the Head of Operational HS&E.
• Support and influence the delivery and implementation of H&S tender commitments.
• Support pre-qualification process of sub-contractors.
• Implement and ensure delivery of predict and prevent session.
• Ensure all incidents are reported to ActivSHEQ and closed out within the appropriate timescales. Ensure action plans are implemented and evidenced based on findings.
• Facilitate and promote Peer to Peer safety inspections.
• Ensure a minimum of one SSER is completed on the project per month.
• Carry out focussed inspections to ensure that CDM duties are being discharged and the requirements of the subcontract order are being met.
• Facilitate focussed management system audits to ensure compliance.
• Ensure focussed training sessions are delivered as required.
• Be a point of contact for D&A testing and organise such testing as required.
• Ensure case studies to identify innovation and/or best practices are produced for the project. (one case study per quarter as a minimum)

Location

At Galliford Try, we are committed to flexible and agile working. Day to day working locations are flexible and agreed periodic homeworking is an option. The role is to support a project in Carlisle so a base location in the north west of England would be preferable.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, IT literate individual and encourage candidates with all levels of background experience to apply and bring their perspectives to the role.

• Previous experience in an Health and safety role or experience of working within a construction environment would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be given.
• Ability to establish strong, collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent team player.
• Focus to drive and deliver results.
• Interest in upskilling yourself and keeping pace with a fast paced changing industry.
• Strong IT skills including PowerApps, PowerBI, Excel, Word and MS Office and experience of using other digital software.
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills and confident in finding digital or technological solutions.
• Manages time efficiently, plans and prioritises work activities.
• Ability to integrate, transform, model, and visualise data from various sources

We are looking for the right person to work collaboratively with others as well as strive for exceptional levels of performance.

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Childcare vouchers
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within Infrastructure business please contact Jenny Reid on jenny.reid@gallifordtry.co.uk

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, part-time and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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About Us

Our vision is to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and working with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.

In addition to working on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects we offer a comprehensive benefits package to including a competitive salary, car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonuses and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will be committed to your wellbeing, training and professional development and we will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements. Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

About the Team

Our Highways business has seen impressive growth over the last few years working in collaboration with Highways England and Local Authority clients across the UK. Our portfolio of road projects has contributed substantially to the national infrastructure network and has seen us become one of the leading players in the Highways sector. Right now, we are poised for continued growth with successful positions on the Midlands Highways Alliance and Eastern Highways Alliance and the YOR Civils Frameworks strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in the South West and the Eastern regions, where we will deliver six key schemes to enhance the strategic road network worth in excess of £435 million alone delivered by 2024.