Midlands Based | UK Travel Required
Full Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary
Fusion 360 Group are a growing electrical and renewable energy contractor delivering commercial Electrical, Solar PV and energy solutions across the UK. Our projects range from approximately £100k to £2 million, working with medium to large building contractors, direct clients and end users.
We are committed to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and sustainability. We encourage a culture of learning and personal development and are continuing to grow our business through ambitious plans and new opportunities.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety Manager to take responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring the company’s H&S strategy across all projects and operational sites.
This is a site-focused position offering considerable variety and the opportunity to work closely with Directors, Project Managers, site teams, employees and subcontractors across a diverse range of electrical, energy, solar and construction projects.
The successful candidate will provide practical, commercially aware H&S advice and support, ensuring that our projects operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with current UK legislation and best practice.
You will play a key role in strengthening our existing safety culture, identifying operational risks and opportunities, and bringing new and creative thinking to the business while maintaining exceptional H&S standards.
Key Responsibilities
Including but not limited to:
- Develop, implement and monitor the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental strategy across all sites.
- Work closely with the Director and senior management team to ensure the company’s H&S strategy is successfully implemented and continually improved.
- Manage and develop a strong Health and Safety-focused culture throughout the business.
- Promote positive safety behaviours and encourage employees and subcontractors to take ownership of Health and Safety.
- Develop and implement effective H&S briefing and communication strategies to ensure that important information, policies and the Health and Safety plan are understood and implemented by all employees and subcontractors.
- Bring new ideas, innovative approaches and creative thinking to the business while maintaining high standards of compliance and safety.
- Implementation of ISO 45001.
Site & Project Support
- Engage regularly with all sites and project teams, providing practical Health and support and guidance.
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and Health & Safety reviews.
- Identify potential operational risks, hazards and opportunities and work with project teams to ensure appropriate and effective responses are implemented.
- Monitor site activities and working practices to ensure compliance with company procedures, project requirements and current UK legislation.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and promote safe working practices across all projects.
- Support Project Managers and site teams in resolving Health and Safety issues and queries.
Risk Assessments, RAMS & Safe Systems of Work
- Review and assist with the preparation of RAMS and safe systems of work.
- Provide practical advice to Project Managers and site teams regarding risk controls and safe working arrangements.
- Ensure appropriate Health & Safety documentation is in place, communicated and understood.
- Respond to Health and Safety-related queries from project teams, employees and subcontractors.
- Support the development and maintenance of Construction Phase Plans and associated H&S documentation.
Compliance & Legislation
- Ensure projects comply with company procedures and current UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Keep fully up to date with changes to Health and Safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
- Communicate relevant legislative and regulatory changes to management and project teams.
- Advise the business on appropriate actions required to maintain compliance.
- Maintain relevant company accreditations and compliance systems.
- Ensure appropriate records, policies, procedures and reporting systems are maintained.
- Liaise with external bodies, consultants, regulators and other relevant organisations in relation to Health and Safety.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses where required.
- Identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
- Ensure incidents are appropriately recorded, reported and followed up.
- Monitor completion of corrective actions and communicate lessons learned across the business where appropriate.
- Liaise with external bodies where required in relation to incidents or H&S matters.
Supply Chain & Subcontractor Management
- Monitor subcontractor Health & Safety performance and compliance.
- Support supply chain compliance checks, including relevant licences, policies, qualifications and competencies.
- Ensure subcontractors receive appropriate site information, briefings and HS&E requirements.
- Work with Project Managers to address areas of non-compliance and improve subcontractor performance.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain appropriate Health, Safety and Environmental documentation and records.
- Support the preparation of management reports and HS&E performance information.
- Ensure audit, inspection, training, incident and corrective-action records are maintained accurately.
- Support Project Managers with the collation of project documentation, including relevant H&S information for O&M manuals where required.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous Health & Safety experience within the construction, engineering, electrical contracting, M&E or building services industry.
- Experience operating in a site-focused Health & Safety role.
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction site requirements.
- Experience with RAMS, risk assessments, site inspections, audits and safe systems of work.
- Experience monitoring subcontractor compliance and contractor management.
- Experience conducting or supporting accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
- Experience delivering toolbox talks, inductions, briefings and Health & Safety training.
- Strong understanding of fire safety, occupational health and workplace risks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with Directors, Project Managers, engineers, site teams, employees and subcontractors.
- The ability to provide practical, commercially aware solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage multiple projects.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and influence positive change.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Previous experience in a construction, engineering or related operational environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and English.
- NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate.
- IOSH membership or relevant IOSH qualification.
- Experience within M&E, electrical contracting, building services, energy or renewable energy.
- Knowledge of CDM 2015 and the Principal Contractor role.
- ISO 45001 management system
- Experience with Constructionline or other industry accreditation/compliance systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Company pension scheme.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- A varied, site-focused role across a growing business.
- The opportunity to influence and develop the company’s H&S strategy and culture.
ABOUT
Fusion specialise in managing the supply and installation of electrical and energy changes for business and domestic customers throughout the UK.
- Fusion Electrics Unit 6 Barshaw Business Park Leycroft Rd Leicester LE4 1ET
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