Business Unit Head of Health & Safety

Equans is looking for a Business Unit Head of Health & Safety to join the team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The post holder will provide strategic guidance and leadership to ensure that the Sustainable FM meets its statutory safety requirements and to develop and implement industry leading responsible business initiatives. This role will identify and deliver solutions to improve operational safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ) in contracts in the part of Sustainable FM that they are assigned to. Working closely, and in partnership, with the operational teams and the SHEQ Projects and the SHEQ Solutions team. This role will ensure the EQUANS objectives & SHEQ culture are embedded within sites and contracts.

What will you deliver?

• Management of the SHEQ Team across the Operational area to ensure all work is undertaken to external and internal standards and guidelines.
• Work with the Health and Safety Director, SHEQ Solutions, SHEQ Projects and Central SHEQ to develop and maintain adequate systems to meet all statutory and EQUANS obligations.
• Ensure all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTI's, Incidents, LSV/MSV) is recorded accurately on the contract - utilising SHEQ Team members to verify data accuracy and coach sites where required.
• Establish SHEQ Action Plans for each contract with the support of the SHEQ Projects and SHEQ Solutions team - these outputs will deliver safer workplaces, improved employee engagement, culture and support our work-winning activity as models of best practice.
• Act on the findings of SHEQ Audits - providing feedback on trends and investigation of preventative measures.
• Develop and engage with the Safety Ambassador programme.
• Lead by example in following the company's Fundamentals and business objectives.
• Utilise Sustainable FM resources (such as training trackers) to ensure that all colleagues within the area have the appropriate H&S & Quality training, qualifications and development.
• Lead key investigations and liaise with stakeholders, ensuring detailed investigations are undertaken and full reports/recommendations are provided to the divisional boards.
• Hold close out meetings where applicable, to ensure incidents/investigations are fully closed and firm action plans with recommendations are presented to the Accident Incident Review boards to prevent further occurrences across the division and UKBU.
• Support other internal functions to ensure systems and resources are appropriate to manage the risks across the area.
• Align contracts to the Divisional Reporting tools (where possible) to release Operational SHEQ Resource.
• Form strategic relationships with the HSE/EHO's and other appropriate industry forums.
• Support key bids, attend tender interviews, lead competitive dialogue in the bid process to demonstrate that H&S is top the agenda.
• Effective management of direct reports.
• Working as a team with other Sr Managers in Sustainable FM & SHEQ, functions and operations to ensure a positive Health & Safety culture, compliance and management system across the area BU.
• Provide innovation and market leading solutions, delivering continuous improvement and data led focus on safety and business improvement.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience of a senior Health and Safety role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industries.
• Understanding of construction (CDM), energy and FM technology and methods.
• Demonstrable experience relevant SHEQ legislation.
• People management.
• Membership of IOSH.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.