The HSSQ function seeks to enable, support, and guide the operational management of HSSQ on our projects.
Our strategy for delivering a positive health, safety, and well-being culture of continual improvement is encapsulated in our behavioural safety programme, Safe Home Every Day (SHED), which goes beyond compliance into best practice. SHED is not a set of rules to follow, but a culture that the Careys leadership team is committed to. SHED is cascaded down to every member of staff - a culture where there is never a reason to take shortcuts, rush, or complete unplanned works that could place ourselves, colleagues, clients, fellow contractors, or the public at risk. We have a responsibility to ourselves, our colleagues, and our families to put safety first and to ensure we get ‘Safe Home Every Day’.
The purpose of this role is to provide specialist HSSQ advice, support, and compliance across all Careys projects within the Scotland and North England region. Each day will be different from the next; especially in personal interactions and working across multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced, high risk and ever-changing environment. The role requires core personal attributes that are consistent with ‘The Carey Way,’ applying these effectively to build relationships and become a true HSSQ partner with operational leaders, clients, enforcing authorities and project and public stakeholders.
Health & Safety
Incident Reporting
Assist in investigating and reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses events, as well as working with the team to recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
Safety Documentation:
Contribute to the maintenance of safety records, risk assessments, method statements and other documentation required for safety and environmental compliance.
Culture
Promote a positive safety culture within the organisation, influencing and encouraging all employees to prioritse safety and environmental responsibility.
Quality
Support the re-branding of the HSSQ Management system to get the consistent logos, up to date role titles.
Manage links to the HSSQ Management System on Careys Connect ensuring obsolete links are removed/fixed and ensure superseded information is no longer available.
Work with the Head of Quality to identify opportunities to consolidate/simplify HSSQ management system documentation. And improve, streamline and automate data capture.
Skills & Experience
One of the following qualifications:
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or NEBOSH General Certificate
• NVQ/SVQ Level 5 in Occupational Safety and Health
• Occupational Health and Safety degree e.g BSc (Hons) or MSc
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
• Diploma Safety Management Level 6 Plus •
Attributes, Skills & Experience
• Demonstrable experience (minimum two years) within a similar role, ideally within the civil engineering/construction industry (essential).
• Flexibility and willingness to travel/work remotely and across regional sites and regional offices or work additional hours as per the needs of the role (essential).
• Holds a full UK driving licence (essential).
• Excellent knowledge of HSE legislation, best practice and genuine interest in HSSQ and sustainability in the built environment.
• Knowledge and application of behavioural safety in the workplace.
• Confident and approachable person who demonstrates humility, vulnerability, low ego and a sense of humour. Involves others in decision-making, building consensus rather than making decisions alone.
• Self-aware - takes personal accountability for delivery, acts as a cultural ambassador and champion.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills – planning, prioritising, and managing workload within a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• Proactive self-starter - applies focus, resourcefulness, autonomy, integrity and discipline.
• Responds positively and readily adapts to an evolving work environment, remaining confident and calm under pressure.
• Seeks opportunities for both giving and receiving feedback; uses feedback to build relationships and deepen understanding.
• Problem solver - confidently identifies and articulates problems, presenting effective solutions and setting clear expectations and defined outcomes for self and others.• High degree of emotional intelligence to build strong relationships and communicate with influence, inspiration, and impact.
• Precise and detail-oriented, both when completing own work and in checking the work of others; correct handling of details dealing with others is necessary to maintain and grow relationships.
• Skilled coach and mentor with previous experience in training and developing others and a persuasive teaching style.
• Passionate about networking, both internally and externally.
• Mindset of continuous improvement; stays up to date with HSSQ developments and new methodologies in workplace safety.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and web-based risk management pla
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