Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

Thebusinessyear; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company located in Bridgwater seeks a Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to support large-scale projects by ensuring exceptional health and safety performance. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and collaboration within the team, aiming to uphold industry standards and continuously improve performance. Ideal candidates possess IOSH membership, experience in construction, and a proactive learning approach. Join a family-run business that values inclusivity and invests in your future.

Benefits

Performance-related progression opportunities

Flexible benefits packages

Qualifications

• Experience providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction projects.
• Involvement in external HS&W working groups.
• Mental Health First Aider certification.

Responsibilities

• Support projects to achieve high levels of H&S performance.
• Mentor project team members and collaborate closely with the project director.
• Focus on continuous improvement in HSW performance.

Skills

Strong people leadership skills

Strong communication and influencing skills

Proactive approach to learning and development

Competent understanding of root cause analysis

Education

Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing ManagerSir Robert McAlpineBridgwater, SomersetOfficially starting in Summer 2024, SRM are thriving in the industrial sector with exciting forthcoming projects in the heart of the South West. Looking to ramp up quickly on site SRM are delighted to be part of this growth industry.Since 1869 we've worked on building and civil engineering projects that have set the standard for others to follow - right up to present-day examples like the Eden Project, Olympic Stadium and award-winning new Bloomberg building.As we celebrate our 155th anniversary, we're looking forward with excitement to the projects and opportunities ahead. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.**The Senior Health and Safety Manager role**The Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) department supports the business to reduce HSW risk and create positive working environments.At SRM, our goal is to achieve industry leading HSW performance. We place equal focus to the following five areas, Competence, Process, Culture, Compliance and Learning, which are integral to our continuous improvement. We believe that to be an industry leader, collaboration with industry peers to make the industry a better place is key.The purpose of the Senior H&S Manager is to support this key sizeable project to achieve the highest levels of H&S performance. Reporting to and working closely with the project director, acting as a mentor for members of the project team.**Your Profile**Essential* Member of IOSH working towards Chartered Status* Strong people leadership skills* Experience of providing highly technical H&S support to complex Construction or Civil Engineering projects* Competent understanding and ability to apply root cause analysis* Strong communication and influencing skills* A proactive approach to your own learning and development* Ability to manage direct reportsDesired:* Chartered member of IOSH* NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health and Safety* Sound understanding of behavioural psychology and human factors* Involvement in external HS&W working groups* Experience of leading HS&W improvement with successful results* Mental Health First Aider**Rewards**We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.**We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.**Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.