Operational Safety Lead - Water Utilities

Description

Key Responsibilities

• You will provide technical Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) & CDM guidance and support directly to the contract/s.
• Ensure all project stakeholders comply with CDM 2015 regulations, assist in the preparation and coordination of pre-construction information (PCI).
• Review and contribute to the development of Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• You will have a passion for ensuring exceptional levels of health, safety, quality and environmental standards are delivered; putting in place the processes and reports to continually monitor and maintain quality standards.
• Lead  by example offering guidance, support and coaching as needed to the project.
• Review, approve, and oversee the quality, progress, and compliance of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) plans to ensure adherence to standards and objectives.
• Review workstream activities and contract risks including 1st line, 2nd line and 3rd line of defences (Operational, Strategic, Regulatory, Environment).
• Formulate roadmaps and strategic plans to address key risk areas or promote best practices, aligning with the company's values of continuous improvement.
• Undertake audits as per targets agreed within the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) plan.
• Assume leadership in managing all high-potential or high-severity incidents, assigning responsibilities to an agreed investigation team. Oversee the completion of incident reports and ensure the closure of corrective actions. Being a point of escalation as agreed on the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) plan.
• Implement corporate standards and governance interpret this and client requirements into local arrangements and ensure successful implementation.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Leads, members of the leadership team, and other stakeholders to achieve organisational goals and promote a culture of health and safety excellence.
• Review and authorise Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) documentation, including any modifications to management systems, ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.
• You will work closely with the wider Operational Team to maintain strong relationships and improve processes/systems wherever possible.
• Support in client-facing performance reviews and engagement forums and where requested attend.
• Approve local induction materials produced by the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Advisors specific to the contract.
• You will support the contract on training and competency requirements, ensuring that the contracts are achieving the highest standards of training compliance.
• Support Operational Leads with arrangements, contents and deliver of safety stand downs or workshops.
• You will lead by example and strive to drive the correct safety behaviours on-site, within depots and within our offices.

Experience and Qualifications

• CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor assurance.
• Temporary Works assurance including compliance with BS 5975.
• Confined space entry, rescue planning and permit compliance.
• Lifting operations assurance in accordance with LOLER and BS 7121.
• Excavation safety, buried services, utility avoidance and permit controls.
• Process safety awareness for water and wastewater treatment assets.
• Isolation (mechanical, electrical and process), commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Water Industry Registration Scheme (WIRS)
• Environmental Awareness
• Quality Management Systems

• Water networks, infrastructure and assets
• Wastewater networks, infrastructure and assets
• Pumping stations
• Pipeline installation and rehabilitation
• MEICA installation and commissioning

• H&S qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma
• IOSH managing safely
• TechIOSH/GradIOSH or working towards Chartered status
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Temporary Works
• Confined Space Management
• IEMA Foundation or equivalent environmental qualification.
• Internal Auditor qualification
• Accident/investigation training

• Strong technical understanding of construction risk.
• Ability to influence operational teams and contractors.
• Excellent investigation, reporting and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of water industry standards and client frameworks.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, mentor, coach and motivate others 
• Strive for excellence and consistently achieve exceptional outcomes. 
• Consistently meet or exceed expectations by executing plans effectively and setting ambitious goals to raise standards.
• Demonstrate decisiveness and quick-thinking abilities. 
• Skilfully manage time, prioritising tasks to ensure successful completion. 
• Proficiently handle multiple priorities, tracking responsibilities with precision. 
• Exhibit outstanding analytical, organisational, and decision-making capabilities. 
• Take initiative and maintain meticulous attention to detail. 
• Showcase enthusiasm and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Delivery of proactive HSEQ assurance across projects.
• Compliance with CDM and statutory obligations.
• Reduction in repeat audit findings and incidents.
• High-quality support to project delivery teams.

Salary and Benefits

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