Health and Safety Manager in Neath

JG Hale Group Limited, a multi-award winning Company delivering major residential construction projects for local authorities, housing associations and the private building market has an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join our busy construction team, managing and co-ordinating all health and safety related matters within the Company.

Core responsibilities involve administrating health and safety measures and advising on their implementation to reduce the frequency and risk of workplace incidents and injuries and work-related ill-health. Health and Safety Managers facilitate regular checks of equipment, workplaces and personnel through inspections and audits to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and ISO 9001; 14001 and 45001 standards. The role will be hybrid with time split between office based in Neath and various live sites visits throughout South Wales.

To excel in this Role, you will need the following qualifications and skills:

• NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals - Essential
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction - Essential
• NEBOSH Fire Safety - Desirable
• Professional membership of IOSH or IIRSM - Desirable
• Hazard identification and evaluation expertise
• Experience in preparing and assessing risk assessments and method statements
• Proficiency in incident management and investigation
• Competence in Emergency Response Management
• Experience of process safety management and the control of major accident hazards
• Experience of CDM and the management of contractors
• Knowledge of safety culture models
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across all organisational levels
• Good knowledge of HSG 168 Fire in Construction

Key Responsibilities:

• Extensive experience in the field of Construction Health & Safety including a thorough working knowledge of the CDM Regulations
• Self-confidence with an ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels within the organisation
• Provide proactive, visible Health & Safety Leadership during onsite monitoring activities
• Being commercially aware when providing Construction Health & Safety advice and guidance
• Manage the company from the Health and Safety perspective, delegating responsibilities, coaching members, and identifying training where required to improve performance
• Manage, review, and implement Health and Safety procedures for the Company
• Support the development of safety standards, processes, and improvement areas
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards within a factory and construction site setting
• Take the lead in the event of incidents, near misses and/or accidents. Ensure that events are appropriately investigated, that the findings are documented and that the improvements/changes are implemented
• Reviewing and reporting on employee’s compliance with Health and Safety and taking required action
• General administration of our Health and Safety Management System
• Creating TBT and SSoW in adherence to safe working practices for variety of tasks
• Ensure all employees (including new starters) hold the relevant qualifications to do the job
• Keeping all accreditations valid and up to date
• Maintain accurate safety records and documentation
• Clean driving license is required, and the ideal candidate must be willing to travel to various site locations around South Wales

We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience and skills. The role is full time and permanent, working 39 hours per week, with 33 days annual leave (pro rata and inclusive of bank holidays). We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our existing team, where everyone gives their best and strives to help one another. If you feel your experience and skills meet the criteria we are looking for, we will welcome a covering letter and C.V. from you outlining why you feel you are the ideal candidate for the role.