Senior Health & Safety, and Quality Manager in London

We are currently recruiting a Senior Health & Safety, and Quality Manager who will lead on developing and maintaining the business Quality Management System, provide clear management policies and processes to support existing and aspirational accreditations and certifications, including all relevant ISO and BSI standards. Ensure Health and Safety remains a high priority and focus for everyone in the business with appropriate training and development with ownership of all H&S related initiatives.

You will work closely with the EMT and be a member of the Ops Team driving compliance and awareness of all EHS and Quality workstreams, ensuring that appropriate training and communication is effectively undertaken and managed. They will manage the QMS system and ensure the Consulting Business maintains their ISO Certifications, including general upkeep and development of the QMS. Lead any steering group for continuous improvement and changes to the QMS to meet the needs of Consulting and the ISO Standards.

Roles & responsibilities:

• The role requires the delivery of multiple workstreams within the Consulting business to support business operations and growth aligned to the approved business plan, whilst maintaining working knowledge of the wider Bovis safety standard and relevant statutory requirements and the requirements of the Bovis OHS&E Management Systems.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Safety Management systems, with close working relationships with Consulting stakeholders and experience in applying the EHS Management Systems. Also provide effective support and guidance to the project teams in compliance with the Bovis Safety processes and procedures for compliance to H&S.
• Set up and manage a regular SHELT meeting, lead and partake in Lessons learnt and best practice sharing where relevant to the QMS and be the lead on setting up the Consulting EHS reporting process (SIMPEL). As well as provide monthly EHS statistics on Consulting EHS performance to EMT and Ops Team for Consulting.
• Ensure the Consulting Business maintains their ISO Certifications and lead ISO 9001 Certification activities, as direct liaison with the certification body, driving the management review process for ISO9001, and owning the closing out of Major/Minor NCR's and Areas for Improvement raised by the certification body. As well as ensure that the Consulting staff are aware of all requirements for the implementation of the QMS, meeting the requirements of the International Standard (ISO9001), to maintain certification.
• Provide the business with support regarding future Standards certification beyond those already held, own and maintain the internal audit programme, NCR and area for improvement tracking, including close out of overdue items and raising to senior management of failures to close out.
• Carry out site visits, inspections and audits, and ensure the Ops team are actively engaged in supporting these activities and carrying out the Senior Leadership tours periodically. Also support the Ops Team in their role as Bovis representatives with respect to the CDM Duty Holders responsibilities. Provide assistance to all personnel in order to ensure that the highest Health, Safety & Environmental standards are maintained on all projects.
• Assisting the project teams in producing, maintaining and reviewing all mandatory project documentation such as CDM documents, RAMS, TBTs, SSOW etc. Provide the services of CDM Client Advisor, Principal Designer and Principal Designer Advisor, on direct appointments or in support of the wide business activities. Managing the EHS team on their delivery of the CDM services projects.
• Maintain Bovis Consulting's Accreditation to the Association for Project Safety (SSiP) corporate membership.

Experience & background:

• Delivered diverse and complexed projects as a Principal Designer as defined by CDM 2015 across various sectors.
• Experience in small scale and large scale projects.
• Worked direct to Clients in support of their CDM duties.
• Provided CDM training to duty holders and employees.
• Ability to support projects providing advice and guidance to the teams on CDM requirement.
• Extensive knowledge of the CDM 2015 Regulations and application of the Duty Holders legal requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and mandatory requirements.
• Hold a recognised H&S qualification within the Construction Industry, e.g. NEBOSH Construction Certificate. (NVQ Level 4)
• Maintain CPD and hold professional membership of a recognised H&S professional body, e.g. IOSH, IIRSM, APS etc. Working towards Chartership.

Individual Ownership:

• Participate fully in Monthly 1-2-1 process.
• Implementation and population of agreed Goals.
• Implementation and population of Development Plan.
• Complete all Bovis mandatory & relevant training.
• Development - Achieved relevant Chartership.
• Work calmly & authoritatively under pressure, and to guide others' actions.
• Excellent communicator at all levels, ability to make the best possible use of briefings.
• Good team working skills in order to get the best from colleagues' co-operation & ideas.
• To be able to work within agreed program parameters and deliver work on time.
• Innate respect for confidentiality & correct application of procedures & protocols.

People Management:

• Complete People Manager Assessment 2 training (Interview One-Off).
• Manage the Monthly 1-2-1 process.
• Lead and manage the Goal Setting process with your direct reports.
• Lead and manage the Development Plan with your direct reports.
• Support and facilitate Career Progression Discussion/ Career Mapping Support.
• Provide Mentor Signposting.
• Talent Mapping - Identify and implement agreed development requirements.
• Manage the minimum of direct reports - Refer to CJF parameters.

Other Achievements:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• NVQ Level 4/5 in Occupational Health/Construction/Risk Management.
• Membership of Professional body e.g. Minimum GRAD IOSH, working to Chartership / or Chartered.
• Chartership - Create and maintain CPD Log.
• Certified Member of the APS, or equivalent (this encompasses required training to be certified).
• Specific PD training by APS or other, such as RIBA.
• ISO9001:2015 Foundation (entry level course for understanding of ISO9000).
• Gain additional Accreditation e.g., CSCS, NEBOSH, SMSTS, PTSCRM.
• Request Feedback/ Client Review periodically throughout the project and final Customer Satisfaction Survey at completion of projects.

Consulting Business Operations:

• Regularly update Project Data into specified system i.e., Timesheets, training, holidays, development plan within specified time frames.
• Update and present monthly Business Commercial Report.
• Plan and lead on Business Development activities (as required) e.g., bidding, case studies, networking.
• Contribute to Business Development e.g., bidding, case studies, networking.
• Participate in Knowledge Sharing with colleagues, clients, and others.
• Regular attendance at Bovis business events, calls, and communication sessions.
• Follow internal Governance, project assurance & QMS requirements.

Desirable Other Achievements/Qualifications:

• ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• BSi Diploma in Quality Management or equivalent CQI/IRCA course.

We will provide:

• Car allowance.
• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical health benefit.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

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