CDM Health & Safety Manager in Walsall

Location: Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom - WS2 7PD

Salary: £40,000 -£50,000 Plus Car Allowance and Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to lead our Health & Safety. Your primary responsibility is to oversee and ensure the effective implementation of Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health standards within the organisation. This role entails leading the company Safety on Site, monitoring, and enhancing compliance. You’ll conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify areas for improvement, providing strategic guidance and training to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and maintaining a safe working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level in a group that’s experiencing major growth. IWS M&E are part of SSI within the South Staffordshire Group – the 3000 employee-strong group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water and a host of other businesses that feed into the utilities sector. You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you variety and development for the whole of your career!

What’s the role:

• Lead on Safety, providing direction, support, and development opportunities to ensure effective implementation of Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Health standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Help maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS), ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions and addressing non-conformities to maintain high standards of compliance and performance.
• Promote sustainable practices and initiatives, conduct environmental impact assessments, and liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors to ensure environmental compliance.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs related to quality, environmental, health, and safety standards, ensuring all employees receive appropriate training and are aware of their responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements, implementing best practices, and monitoring performance metrics to drive organizational excellence.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, prepare and present reports on QUENSH performance to senior management, and collaborate with other departments to integrate QUENSH objectives into overall organisational processes.
• Collaborate with management to promote a culture of safety within the organisation.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on health and safety practices.

What you’ll need:

• Diploma-level qualification in NEBOSH, NVR, or NCRQ, with comprehensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, CDM knowledge essential.
• Strong leadership background with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety-related software, with keen attention to detail and the ability to analyse and interpret data effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and adaptability to various situations.
• Full driving license required for frequent travel.

What you’ll get in return:

• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects.
• Contributory pension contribution.
• The chance to build your career group-wide and truly develop.