Safety Manager – Engineering

As Safety Manager you will be joining one of Northern Ireland’s largest Public Bodies where you will be responsible for managing the development, implementation and monitoring of their infrastructure division’s safety management arrangements. Based in Belfast the role will see you play an important role managing and maintaining the companies high health and safety standards.

This is initially an 12 month contract with the potential for 12 months extension or be made permanent.

As Safety Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the development of divisional Safety Management System ensuring all elements are in compliance with the corporate SMS and ORR requirements to enable the retention of the Infrastructure Manager’s Safety Certification.
• Develop and implement cross divisional safety standards, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the SMS.
• Lead the development of the Infrastructure Annual Safety Plan ensuring continuous improvement within the division by identifying actions based on the analysis of TSMIS reports, safety audits and incident investigations.
• Lead the delivery of a number of cross divisional safety improvement projects arising from the Annual Safety Plan.
• Chair the infrastructure H&S committee, leading the consultation with staff safety representatives from various disciplines on new safety standards and procedures aiming to promote staff involvement and improve safety behaviour.
• Line manage the Safety Assurance Auditor to deliver a program of safety audits and inspections to support the SMS and provide safety assurance to infrastructure division. Ensure any non-conformances identified are reported to the relevant managers and tracked through to close out.
• Ensure risk management processes are conducted and implemented to eliminate hazards and reduce risks from infrastructure operations.
• Monitor developments in safety legislation and standards to ensure infrastructure is up to date with statutory requirements.
• Develop and promote internal and external relationships to improve safety across the company.
• Monitor and identify trends in incidents and conduct incident investigations to promote a positive learning culture.
• Provide professional advice to the division on all health and safety matters.
• Chair weekly safety and performance incident review meeting.

To be considered for the role you will have the following:

• A minimum of 5 years experience as a safety professional.
• A minimum of a NEBOSH certificate.
• Experience in a similar Construction or Engineering environment.
• Ability to draft clear and concise documentation including reports, standards and procedures.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma
• Chartered member of IOSH

If you feel this “Safety Manager” role is something you may be interested in please contact Damien or Anne in Belfast for further information.

If you would like to be considered, please apply via the button shown and we will contact you upon receipt of your application to discuss your suitability and the role specifics in more detail.

Please also be aware that any correspondence or discussions related to this opportunity will be conducted with the utmost of confidentiality.

This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client.

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