SHEQ Manager
Leeds / Wakefield – (Hybrid, Office, Site, Home)
Permanent – Full Time
Competitive Salary + Company Car/ Allowance + Benefits
Summary
Freedom currently have an exciting opportunity for an SHEQ Manager to join our Networks business supporting them with their Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality objectives and responsibilities
Freedom Networks partners with Distributions Network Operators, offering a full turnkey solution from survey, inspection through to design, construction and handover, and planned maintenance.
Reporting into the Head of SHEQ, you will support the business by leading a team of Safety Advisors, and assist the Operational Team in planning, organising, controlling and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Travel will be required to meet with the Senior Leadership Team, Operations and our clients across the UK
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
Manage, support and develop a team of Safety Advisors covering the UK.
Assist in the implementation, monitoring and advising on Health & Safety Management systems within the Group.
Ensure business compliance to company management system and legal obligations are complied with
Work closely with the business Senior Leadership Team and attend appropriate meetings, providing update, guidance and direction on both Group and business specific initiatives.
Ensure incidents are investigated appropriately and in a timely manner.
Ensure that data with regards to Health & Safety performance is effectively captured and analysed to enable improvement plans to be developed.
Produce monthly reports on various KPI’s regarding the management of health and safety.
Develop on the existing positive Health & Safety Culture within the business.
Lead Health & Safety initiatives to ensure the business is at the forefront of best practise.
Support the Divisional Head of SHEQ with the preparation and issue of SHEQ Communications e.g. Reports / Alerts / Bulletins / Circulars etc
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for a passionate SHEQ expert who has experience in advising and supporting similar businesses to deliver Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality. They will be comfortable engaging and working with senior management and clients alike to influence their expertise.
You must have Qualifications and experience in:
Experience of managing a team of Health and Safety professionals
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) qualified.
Strong knowledge of legislation and ISO 45001 and CDM
Experience of working within the Utility, HV Electricity (Desirable, but not essential))
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
Competitive Salary on Offer
Car/Car allowance
Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
Private Medical Insurance
Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
Personal development programme