HSE Manager in Bristol

Installed Base BU is in charge of Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in the decommissioning phase. The Installed Base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide. With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”

Safety is paramount to Framatome in the UK and globally. Safety is our overarching value and Quality is like safety, being integral to the nuclear safety culture driving our operations and being at the core of our customers' business.

Your primary responsibility is to effectively manage the HSE organisation, primarily in the New Builds Projects team to perform both control and assurance activities required to meet our business needs and overarching ambition in terms of Health & Safety. In particular, you will ensure that the HSE capacities and capabilities are sufficiently developed and matured to deliver value to our customers and mitigate business risks for Framatome Ltd.

The HSE Manager will work closely:

• With the various process owners in the business to ensure that health and safety within the Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed, and improved to meet our business needs, customers and regulatory requirements.
• With the Head of BL and project managers to ensure that HSE programs are communicated and deployed within New Build Projects and related agreed performance indicators measured and actioned upon when required.
• With the OPEX champions to align and streamline HSE/OPEX programs, initiatives, and tools regarding performance of processes and their analysis.
• With Manufacturing and Site function leads to support and align HSE resources and ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining the degree of independence required by the function.
• With relevant authorities (HSE, ONR, etc.) as required.
• With Group HSE representative to communicate on HSE topics and events, report agreed KPI and align programs and initiatives.
• With Framatome Ltd Head / Deputy of QHSE team to inform of events and performances regarding HSE, adherence to and evolution of regulatory framework in relation to the business.

The HSE Manager will directly:

• Lead the HSE team of New Build Projects to ensure progress on HSE and nuclear safety related actions, programs and initiatives, review KPI.
• Ensure that the HSE teams are effectively supporting operation (preparation and review of RAMS, ITPs, radiological control, etc.).
• Plan and oversee internal audit and supplier audit programs relevant for the business.
• Input into Management Reviews (e.g. Stakeholder analysis, SWOT/R&O analysis, Action Plan).
• Manage effectively through the HSE team, HSE events, including analysis, actions planning to resolve, efficiency monitoring and progress toward Framatome objectives.
• Oversee the closing process of accidents and incidents.
• Support tender activities in relation to HSE.

Required Attributes:

• Working experience and strong knowledge of relevant ISO standards (ISO 14001, 45001, 19443) and working knowledge of IMS systems.
• Lead auditor for ISO 14001, 45001.
• IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate.
• Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation / Problem solving.
• Experience in highly regulated industries. Experience in the Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture.
• Demonstrable field engagement (sites and workshop).
• Experience in Project Management delivery, work at construction site (or relevant challenging environment), manufacturing (including welding).
• Good knowledge of CDM regulation.
• Good knowledge of performance management techniques and/or root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma).

Desired Attributes:

• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures.
• On-site and off-site experience of manufacturing, fabrication and erection including lifting operations, Temporary Works etc.
• CSCS Managers and Professionals Test.
• Ability to manage and organise a team of HSE professionals.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent team working skills.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention.
• Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions.
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.
• Confident manner, good presentation skills.
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off.
• Passion, enthusiasm, and charisma.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

For this role we are offering a salary of circa £55,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 25 days annual leave per year.
• 5% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix. Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job location: United Kingdom, Bristol.

Travel: No.

Job family: Standard.

Minimum level of education required: Technical Certificate / Diploma.

Minimum level of experience required: Experienced.

Background checking required: Yes.