SHEQ Manager

Job Purpose: To ensure the SHEQ management system is maintained to the highest order and that all relevant SHEQ and management system matters are communicated to all interested parties. To monitor all GECO activities for compliance to relevant legal, procedural, and contractual requirements. The SHEQ Manager is responsible for all SHEQ, management system, and compliance matters across all activities within the organisation, including its remote power generation sites. Managing a small team (currently one Health & Safety Officer), the SHEQ Manager will foster a positive safety culture through clear objective setting and day-to-day collaboration with their team, onsite operational and engineering teams, and the wider SHEQ function. Main Duties & Responsibilites: Leadership and Continuous Improvement Provide leadership to and manage the team to ensure that departmental and company objectives are met. Liaise and advise the Operational & Maintenance teams, and their contractors on safe practices in accordance with the management system. Promote best practice and share industry lessons learned across the business and contractors. Provide Management Information as required by the Group Head of SHEQ, Executive and other Senior Management Team. General SHEQ Providing proactive support and guidance on all aspects of SHEQ compliance. Proactively work with operational teams to ensure that SHEQ opportunities for improvement are identified and implemented across sites. Plan and undertake monitoring and auditing of sites, operations, and procedures in support of regulatory compliance. Investigate incidents where required and produce thorough investigation reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement. Review, recommend and revise Company SHEQ policies, procedures, and arrangements to ensure they reflect best practice and meet all legal requirements and company objectives. Raise awareness on SHEQ issues through development of standards, procedures, toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary. Analysis and reporting of trends and findings to Line Manager, to proactively seek improvements in the prevention of accidents, incidents and wider SHEQ performance Leading in meeting the companies obligations under the Heath & Safety Act 1974. Facilitating all forms of Risk Assessments. Monitor changes of relevant legislation and regulation (Health & Safety and environmental) and provide updates to appropriate personnel within the group. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with regulatory bodies (HSENI, NIEA etc), including liaising directly with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and dealing with any environmental complaints. Work with operational teams to ensure compliance with environmental permit requirements. Management of PAS110 certification. Provide oversight and guidance SHEQ team members as required. Assist with development of departmental objectives and action plans. Effective and clear communication with the team on all SHEQ matters. Attend SHEQ and industry forums to identify and share best practice. Monitor contractor health and safety arrangements and advise where improvements are necessary. Assist contractors in fulfilling those improvements. Management System Compliance To advise and assist GECO Management on all issues regarding compliance to the specified standards. Implement and maintain ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 at all group premises. Ensure the maintenance of the documented management system(s) in the requisite format. Maintain registration of the management system(s) with an Accredited Body Auditing Plan and arrange legislative and regulatory compliance auditing and reporting including follow up on findings and recommendations. To undertake internal compliance audits at all GECO facilities consistent with the audit programme To recommend improvements. Review all existing systems to ensure the standard of accreditation allows for effective management control procedures at site Liaise with external auditors to assist in the retention of GECO existing ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations. Extend the scope of existing certifications to all newly acquired sites Training Develop and deliver SHEQ and management system related training where necessary. Assist in the training and monitoring of employees trained for internal auditing. Developing and delivering other training where necessary. Other Requirements To define, manage and progress SHEQ improvement projects as agreed with the Group Head of SHEQ To assist with the Group Head of SHEQ in fulfilling the departmental objectives. To undertake duties as directed by Group Head of SHEQ, support and cover duties as required. Attend to emergency incidents out of normal working hours. Work at all other sites Person Specification Should have: An auditing qualification or 3 years auditing experience to at least one of the following standards; ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001. Minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate Ideally a diploma level or equivalent qualification in a Health & Safety or environmental related subject; Experience in communicating with Northern Ireland Environment Agency, other regulatory bodies and customers; Comprehensive knowledge of environmental and safety legislation; Strong interpersonal and presentational skills; Membership of an appropriate professional body i.e. IOSH, Institute of Quality Assurance, IEMA. 5 years industry experience Skills: NIEA HSE NEBOSH Benefits: Work From Home