Head of Health and Safety
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- Confidential
- Location
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London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Jul 2021
- Closes
- 02 Aug 2021
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About ISG
We are ISG. Our vision is to become the world's most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive.
Our 2,800 worldwide specialists in fit out, technology, and construction deliver not just buildings, but also an exceptional delivery dynamic and strong customer relationships built on mutual trust, collaboration, and open communication. We blend our unparalleled track record, sound processes and proven delivery methods with a fast–paced and agile culture, ensuring we deliver thriving places that are as responsive and resilient as their occupants.
For nearly three decades, ISG has been providing construction solutions to some of the world's most successful and enduring businesses, cities and institutions. Our customers trust us to deliver – and our repeat business and numerous industry accolades prove it.
Yet today's fast–paced world demands more than a safe pair of hands. Delivering the places of tomorrow requires the ability to think big, collaborate widely and meaningfully, and build in real capacity for change. For this reason, everything we do at ISG, from our work with our customers to our relationships with our own people, is focused on delivering smarter and more resilient places of tomorrow
Job Purpose
The European Head of Health and Safety is responsible for health and safety matters across all ISG projects in Europe (within the ISG Group of companies and frameworks), ensuring that the company is fully discharging its legal duties as stipulated by relevant Statutory Instruments, Codes of Practice, country specific legislation and Company Guidance.
The Head of Health and Safety will provide a strategic and governance role to multiple business units operating in different European countries. They will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance and the implementation of ISG standards on allocated projects and Client frameworks in diverse construction workstreams across our Engineering Services business unites which delivers High Tech Manufacturing, Data Centres and Science & Health construction projects for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Represent Engineering Services as part of the Health and Safety Leadership Group for ISG, attending all Group H&S meetings, forums and routines.
Actively participate and contribute towards the development of ISG Group wide H&S strategies, the development of best practices and early adoption of new / latest thinking.
Formulate an annual strategic plan to ensure continual improvement within the European businesses. Align the strategic plan for Engineering with the outputs of the ISG Group H&S plan. Lead the implementation of strategic plans, campaigns and directives provided by ISG Group Health and Safety.
Ensure that a standardised operational approach is implemented across projects within workstreams, business units and countries, giving cognisance to legal and company requirements and client requirements
Implement and maintain the aims and objectives of the Company Health and Safety policy and Health and Safety Management System, taking account of changes in legislation, best practice and Codes of Practice and local codes and standards.
Ensure the implementation of safe systems of work and ISG standards across projects and ensure all projects are consistent with these standards. Measure and monitor implementation of ISG systems and standards, make recommendations as necessary and share best practice across all Construction and Engineering projects and with ISG Group Safety.
Provide innovative Health and Safety solutions and communications, particularly 'lessons learned' and Health and Safety schemes via the Safety Leadership Teams.
Ensure the investigation of all accidents / incidents and near misses and timely recommendations to prevent further occurrence. All significant accidents / incidents and near misses are to be shared within the ISG Group of Companies within agreed timeframes via the Group Safety function
Participate in and or chair key internal forums / workshops including monthly Health and Safety meetings and key supply chain workshops
Represent ISG at industry specific events and with industry governing and advisory bodies in conjunction with the ISG Group Health and Safety function
Produce monthly reports on the European businesses performance in terms of accident / incident statistics, compliance with Safety Management System and Policy etc. undertake associated statistical analysis of hours/accident data/trends etc.
Continually reviews the supply chain for our European businesses to ensure those contractors with a poor Health and Safety record and performance are not used. Ensures assessment of the supply chain by auditing and monitoring against key performance indicators
Monitor the effectiveness of our European businesses Health and Safety standards and performance, assisting our staff by site inspections and audit and report on prevention improvements necessary. Ensure continuous improvement by continual research and development
Support work winning through the provision of technical support and knowledge to Estimating and Proposals in preparation of tenders, dealing with client pre–qualifications and submissions and prepare, attend and deliver client presentations as required
Liaise and build valuable internal relationships with the Sustainability teams and externally with established Health and Safety governing bodies, councils and corporations
Ensure that an appropriate level of audit/inspection of work places and practices is carried out in accordance with the risk profile and a monitored programme.
Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements including maintaining records of internal and enforcing Authority visits to sites; Client audit reports; all reportable accidents / incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and project safety audits/inspections
Lead by setting a personal example and actively promote at all levels the company's commitment to effective Health and Safety.
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Review and keep updated with country specific and new legislation and industry best practice
Ensure legal compliance with ISG policies and procedures to ensure that all operational and reputational risks are mitigated
Ensure the appropriate governance is in place for our European businesses, so that decisions do not put ISG, ISG Staff, ISG's reputation and contractors at risk and that ISG's processes and local H&S legislation is complied with
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent standard
Experience in overseeing business units with multiple projects and critical client relationships
Experience of leading and coaching a team
Experienced in the implementing health and safety strategies across wide range of complex and geographically spread projects
Driving the Safety Differently principles
Language skills would be an advantage
ISG Capabilities
Core capabilities
Dream Smart
Thinking bold– Critically evaluates issues – balancing intuition and analysis to consider the impact on ISG and our clients– provides insights inspiration and guidance to teams generating bold and diverse solutions
Implementing improvements – articulates clear departmental priorities linked to ISG goals – oversees the planning and delivery of improvements and services and inspires the team to deliver high levels of performance and value
Speak Frankly
Speaking up– convinces leaders on key issues impacting ISG through active listening and persuasive rationale. Challenges ideas and assumptions to drive improvements. Helps keep others composed during periods of high pressure
Acting considerately – values diverse perspectives and acts with openness and integrity. Proactively seeks out and acts on feedback and supports a culture where nothing is hidden
Always Care
Taking pride – ensures completion and delivery of departmental activities to established quality, budget and deadlines. Encourages teams to work beyond clients and internal stakeholders' expectations and deliver work of the highest quality and value
Working collaboratively – builds effective relationships within and across departmental boundaries and with clients, focusing others on shared purpose, goals and mutually beneficial outcomes. Breaks down silos and consults widely on decisions involving relevant stakeholders
Never stop learning
Developing self – improves departmental learning through advocating knowledge sharing and role modelling the benefits of drawing on a diverse range of skills to inform actions and decisions
Encouraging others to improve – inspires individuals and teams across the business by providing support, advice and constructive challenge. Encourages others to recognise their contribution to ISG and stay motivates and focussed on long term success throughout short term setbacks
Leadership capabilities
Leading our talent
Building talent – supports a culture of coaching and mentoring and investing time and energy across the team.
Managing talent – sets objectives and goals that challenge individuals to improve. Delivers feedback and ensures manages follow their lead with their own teams
Leading our business
Setting out the future –develops effective strategies in light of the broader ISG strategy and vision
Driving success – invest energy and drive into growth initiatives that contribute to ISG's success – makes things happen through committing to and understanding the need for change
We are ISG. Our vision is to become the world's most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive.
Our 2,800 worldwide specialists in fit out, technology, and construction deliver not just buildings, but also an exceptional delivery dynamic and strong customer relationships built on mutual trust, collaboration, and open communication. We blend our unparalleled track record, sound processes and proven delivery methods with a fast–paced and agile culture, ensuring we deliver thriving places that are as responsive and resilient as their occupants.
For nearly three decades, ISG has been providing construction solutions to some of the world's most successful and enduring businesses, cities and institutions. Our customers trust us to deliver – and our repeat business and numerous industry accolades prove it.
Yet today's fast–paced world demands more than a safe pair of hands. Delivering the places of tomorrow requires the ability to think big, collaborate widely and meaningfully, and build in real capacity for change. For this reason, everything we do at ISG, from our work with our customers to our relationships with our own people, is focused on delivering smarter and more resilient places of tomorrow
Job Purpose
The European Head of Health and Safety is responsible for health and safety matters across all ISG projects in Europe (within the ISG Group of companies and frameworks), ensuring that the company is fully discharging its legal duties as stipulated by relevant Statutory Instruments, Codes of Practice, country specific legislation and Company Guidance.
The Head of Health and Safety will provide a strategic and governance role to multiple business units operating in different European countries. They will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance and the implementation of ISG standards on allocated projects and Client frameworks in diverse construction workstreams across our Engineering Services business unites which delivers High Tech Manufacturing, Data Centres and Science & Health construction projects for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Represent Engineering Services as part of the Health and Safety Leadership Group for ISG, attending all Group H&S meetings, forums and routines.
Actively participate and contribute towards the development of ISG Group wide H&S strategies, the development of best practices and early adoption of new / latest thinking.
Formulate an annual strategic plan to ensure continual improvement within the European businesses. Align the strategic plan for Engineering with the outputs of the ISG Group H&S plan. Lead the implementation of strategic plans, campaigns and directives provided by ISG Group Health and Safety.
Ensure that a standardised operational approach is implemented across projects within workstreams, business units and countries, giving cognisance to legal and company requirements and client requirements
Implement and maintain the aims and objectives of the Company Health and Safety policy and Health and Safety Management System, taking account of changes in legislation, best practice and Codes of Practice and local codes and standards.
Ensure the implementation of safe systems of work and ISG standards across projects and ensure all projects are consistent with these standards. Measure and monitor implementation of ISG systems and standards, make recommendations as necessary and share best practice across all Construction and Engineering projects and with ISG Group Safety.
Provide innovative Health and Safety solutions and communications, particularly 'lessons learned' and Health and Safety schemes via the Safety Leadership Teams.
Ensure the investigation of all accidents / incidents and near misses and timely recommendations to prevent further occurrence. All significant accidents / incidents and near misses are to be shared within the ISG Group of Companies within agreed timeframes via the Group Safety function
Participate in and or chair key internal forums / workshops including monthly Health and Safety meetings and key supply chain workshops
Represent ISG at industry specific events and with industry governing and advisory bodies in conjunction with the ISG Group Health and Safety function
Produce monthly reports on the European businesses performance in terms of accident / incident statistics, compliance with Safety Management System and Policy etc. undertake associated statistical analysis of hours/accident data/trends etc.
Continually reviews the supply chain for our European businesses to ensure those contractors with a poor Health and Safety record and performance are not used. Ensures assessment of the supply chain by auditing and monitoring against key performance indicators
Monitor the effectiveness of our European businesses Health and Safety standards and performance, assisting our staff by site inspections and audit and report on prevention improvements necessary. Ensure continuous improvement by continual research and development
Support work winning through the provision of technical support and knowledge to Estimating and Proposals in preparation of tenders, dealing with client pre–qualifications and submissions and prepare, attend and deliver client presentations as required
Liaise and build valuable internal relationships with the Sustainability teams and externally with established Health and Safety governing bodies, councils and corporations
Ensure that an appropriate level of audit/inspection of work places and practices is carried out in accordance with the risk profile and a monitored programme.
Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements including maintaining records of internal and enforcing Authority visits to sites; Client audit reports; all reportable accidents / incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and project safety audits/inspections
Lead by setting a personal example and actively promote at all levels the company's commitment to effective Health and Safety.
.
Review and keep updated with country specific and new legislation and industry best practice
Ensure legal compliance with ISG policies and procedures to ensure that all operational and reputational risks are mitigated
Ensure the appropriate governance is in place for our European businesses, so that decisions do not put ISG, ISG Staff, ISG's reputation and contractors at risk and that ISG's processes and local H&S legislation is complied with
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent standard
Experience in overseeing business units with multiple projects and critical client relationships
Experience of leading and coaching a team
Experienced in the implementing health and safety strategies across wide range of complex and geographically spread projects
Driving the Safety Differently principles
Language skills would be an advantage
ISG Capabilities
Core capabilities
Dream Smart
Thinking bold– Critically evaluates issues – balancing intuition and analysis to consider the impact on ISG and our clients– provides insights inspiration and guidance to teams generating bold and diverse solutions
Implementing improvements – articulates clear departmental priorities linked to ISG goals – oversees the planning and delivery of improvements and services and inspires the team to deliver high levels of performance and value
Speak Frankly
Speaking up– convinces leaders on key issues impacting ISG through active listening and persuasive rationale. Challenges ideas and assumptions to drive improvements. Helps keep others composed during periods of high pressure
Acting considerately – values diverse perspectives and acts with openness and integrity. Proactively seeks out and acts on feedback and supports a culture where nothing is hidden
Always Care
Taking pride – ensures completion and delivery of departmental activities to established quality, budget and deadlines. Encourages teams to work beyond clients and internal stakeholders' expectations and deliver work of the highest quality and value
Working collaboratively – builds effective relationships within and across departmental boundaries and with clients, focusing others on shared purpose, goals and mutually beneficial outcomes. Breaks down silos and consults widely on decisions involving relevant stakeholders
Never stop learning
Developing self – improves departmental learning through advocating knowledge sharing and role modelling the benefits of drawing on a diverse range of skills to inform actions and decisions
Encouraging others to improve – inspires individuals and teams across the business by providing support, advice and constructive challenge. Encourages others to recognise their contribution to ISG and stay motivates and focussed on long term success throughout short term setbacks
Leadership capabilities
Leading our talent
Building talent – supports a culture of coaching and mentoring and investing time and energy across the team.
Managing talent – sets objectives and goals that challenge individuals to improve. Delivers feedback and ensures manages follow their lead with their own teams
Leading our business
Setting out the future –develops effective strategies in light of the broader ISG strategy and vision
Driving success – invest energy and drive into growth initiatives that contribute to ISG's success – makes things happen through committing to and understanding the need for change
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