Overview

****** Data Centers is seeking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to support a Data Centre project in the South of England. 

The Health & Safety manager will provide expert guidance to project teams, drive continuous improvement and foster a proactive safety culture in data centers projects. We are committed to providing cutting edge solutions and ensure that health and safety is a key element to business strategy. 

What you will deliver? 

• Promoting a safety-first culture in the business and ensure compliance to the company's Management System.  Influence site management on best practice and compliance requirements.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Carrying out audits and routine inspections to report on the findings and recommendations to project team.
• Advise project and site leadership to align safety practices with business strategy.
• Carrying out accident investigations and report back to project leads and HSQ Director.
• Carrying out Tool Box Talks regarding high risk activities.
• Liaise with supply chain regularly to ensure compliance to company policies and procedures.
• Report all Health and safety observations via SafetyLens.
• Lead audits, inspections, risk assessment and management (RAMS, RACE) ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 regulations and internal policies.
• Exercise authority to stop unsafe work and provide expect advice throughout all project phases.
• Monitor, report and analyse H&S performance, incidents and trends and implement corrective action and lessons learned.
• Deliver targeted training and onboarding support and manage records and work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of Health and Safety.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Drive sub-contractor performance.

What we can offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for? 

• A Health & Safety professional with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and standards, including CDM Regulations, HSG65 and ISO 45001.
• Able to challenge when unsafe acts or behaviours identified.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to write weekly summaries of site conditions.
• Proficient in delivering impactful training to groups.
• Skilled in creating and developing charts and graphs for monthly reports.
• Proficient in Health & Safety data systems with analysis tools and general IT applications including Excel and Pivot Tables.
• Strong analytical skills with a structured, accurate and proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Previous construction experience.
• Ability to work on their own, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience of using PowerPoint and preparing presentations.