HSE Business Partner

I am recruiting for a Health, Safety & Environmental Business Partner to join a growing specialist engineering and construction business based in Manchester.

The company delivers technically complex projects across the UK, including major data centre design and build projects. However, you do not need previous data centre experience for this opportunity. The key requirement is a strong construction Health & Safety background, with a good understanding of CDM Regulations and, particularly, the responsibilities of the Principal Contractor (PC).

Reporting into the Head of HSE and working as part of an established HSE team, you will partner with operational and project teams to ensure Health, Safety & Environmental standards are effectively implemented across projects.

The Role

This is a varied role combining site engagement, auditing, compliance, incident investigation and practical support to project teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project and site teams with the implementation of the company's HSE management system
• Providing practical Health & Safety advice across construction and engineering projects
• Ensuring teams understand and meet their responsibilities under CDM, particularly from a Principal Contractor perspective
• Developing and delivering an audit programme across your allocated projects/workstream
• Carrying out site inspections and HSE audits across the UK
• Reviewing and supporting the development of RAMS
• Attending project pre-start meetings
• Supporting the onboarding, assessment and monitoring of subcontractors
• Undertaking accident and incident investigations
• Delivering internal Health & Safety training
• Monitoring changes to relevant Health & Safety legislation and supporting ongoing compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures and management systems
• Producing monthly reports covering proactive and reactive HSE performance
• Promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across employees, contractors, clients and supply-chain partners

What I'm Looking For

The most important thing for this role is relevant construction Health & Safety experience and a strong understanding of CDM and the role of the Principal Contractor. You don't need to come from data centres.

Experience within environments such as M&E, building services, construction, major projects, engineering, infrastructure or other contractor-led project environments would all be relevant.

Ideally, you will have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate - essential
• Good working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• A clear understanding of Principal Contractor duties and responsibilities
• Previous Health & Safety experience within construction or a closely related project environment
• Experience carrying out site inspections and audits
• Experience reviewing RAMS and supporting operational/site teams
• Good knowledge of ISO 45001
• Confidence dealing with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and senior stakeholders
• The ability to travel to projects across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
• A Health & Safety Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification would be desirable

What's on Offer

• £48,000 salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Professional training and development
• Long-term career progression within a growing business
• The opportunity to work across technically complex construction and engineering projects
• Support from an established HSE team and Head of HSE

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