SHE Manager

Job Description
United Utilities have appointed 7 partners to Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 – 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 – 2035). The scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North west and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value from £10m – c£600m covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners.
To lead the Contract SHE functions, provide SHE solutions and enable the Contract Leadership / Operational Teams to implement the Group SHE Management System.
To lead the contract for setting up for success across design, mobilisation and construction in relation to safety, health and environment.
To build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, whilst providing an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.
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Responsibilities

• Develop and provide line management to direct reports and liaise with wider SHE Team
• Support and Influence Contract Leadership Team, Clients and other Stakeholders and compliance with the Group SHE Management System and Contract Performance
• Ensure delivery of training and coaching, by competent individuals, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the Group SHE Management System
• Be actively involved in the appointment and ongoing assessment of the Contracts Supply Chain Contractors
• Actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
• Develop & implement a Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
• Ensure all unplanned events and assurance findings are categorised, investigated and lessons are shared in accordance with the Group SHE Management System
• Timely reporting, analysis and use of SHE data to support and influence the Contract Leadership Team and where required develop and implement data-based improvement plans

Qualifications
Essential

• Advanced SHE related experience
• Working towards MIEMA or CMIOSH or equivalent
• Relevant Degree or Diploma or equivalent NVQ Level 6
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Extensive relevant SHE experience in relevant industry and experience of managing and training others
• CMIOSH or MIEMA or equivalent
• SHE Degree
• Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Line Managers tool kit or equivalent.
• Commercial Awareness
• Programme / Project management