Health And Safety Manager in Ashperton

Health and Safety Manager (Rail)West Midlands based with UK wide travelFull Time permanent position, salary negotiable + competitive benefits packageRSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a multi-disciplinary service provider for the rail and construction sectors. We have an award-winning reputation for developing solutions to improve safety and productivity.Founded in 2007, RSSI provides a diverse range of solutions across the infrastructure sector through three divisions: Technical Services, Managed Environments, and Welding Services.The Technical Services division encompasses Civils and Construction, Rail Operations, Signalling and Telecommunications (S&T), and Track Warning Services. Notably, RSSI stands out as the UK's sole provider of Track Warning Services.The Managed Environments division offers Arboriculture, Ecology Services, Industrial Rope Access (IRATA), and Vegetation Management services.Lastly, the Welding Services division specialises in Rail Welding and boasts an outstanding performance record, with a 99% first-time approval rate for our welds.RSSI has over 200 full-time employees and a large contingent workforce covering most of the UK. It operates from offices in Birmingham, Doncaster, and Cwmbran.What will I be doing?As our Health and Safety Advisor you will play a vital role working within the business to promote and encourage a positive ‘Safety first’ culture at all levels both within the Business and with existing and new clients. You will guide and support the Senior Management team in all aspects of H&S with full consideration of the Health and Safety at Work Act and all associated Regulations, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), internal Company Procedures.Working closely with Senior Managers and site workforce to collate H&S statistics, identify trends, analyse data and make recommendations to the Group HSQE Manager and lead on the implementation of recommendations.  You will also be required to regularly visit operational sites based on project locations as well as visiting client offices to support projects.The role will require you to provide a collaborative H&S service at all levels across RSSI and our parent  company Auctus Management Group.   This role covers all business areas within RSSI involving liaison with the workforce, clients and customer. The main aim is to manage H&S processes, raise awareness and best practice in H&S operationally and to work closely with the Head of Health and Safety to agree strategy, targets, objectives and to report any areas of improvement; in addition to supporting the Directors and SMT to understand H&S trends, concerns, targets and client requirements, balancing these with supporting projects on the ground and the working arrangements of personnel to assigned to them.On a day to day basis your duties will involve:Supporting and promoting the communication and explanation of the safety strategy in order that all staff and contract workforce are fully aware of all safety expectations. To raise safety concerns and to agree actions to upskill workforce. Effectively leading on promoting the Safety Strategy to the wider workforce including to contracted staff ensuring understanding of Safety expectations.Championing a culture of ‘improvement’ by raising Safety concerns and to agree actions to upskill the workforce.Taking ownership of developing a programme of site visits, ensuring all sites are visited and audited (prioritise by size of project, volume of workers on site, projects involving significant risk etc), including sister offices in Cwmbran (Wales) and Doncaster.Carrying out inspections and deliver safety awareness briefings, stand downs and training.Supporting the Bid department by providing H&S data and knowledge when tendering for Projects. Providing professional support and knowledge of the discipline to the BID team in compiling HSQE responses in winning work.Deputising for the Group HSQE Manager during client and stakeholder meetings where needed.Supporting the Group HSQE Manager with the implementation of H&S measures.Acting as deputy to the Group Head of HSQE in representing the company at External, Client and Stakeholder meetings.Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients, Principal Contractors and Industry businesses to understand safety strategies.Proactively managing continuous improvement strategies to strengthen understanding of how we can be better.Providing a single point of contact for the client to feedback on safety and competency mattersTaking ownership of developing a programme of site visits, ensuring all sites are visited/audited, (prioritise by size of project, volume of workers on site, projects involving significant risk etc).    What experience would we like you to have?To be invited for interview, your application and experience should demonstrate:Knowledge and experiencePrevious experience of in a H&S Advisor/Manager role within a site-based environment on Rail/construction projects is essential. If this has been gained in a 24/7/365 business, this would be advantageous Environmental & Social Values and Sustainability & Carbon Footprint reportingAble to demonstrate ability to identify ways to improve performance (ideally H&S) and proactively look for ways to improve H&S performance.  Experience of working with clients and representing the organisation within client environmentsKnowledge and understanding of a Behaviour Based Safety Programme QualificationsThe successful candidate should hold a professional qualification NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum and be a member of IOSH, working towards Grad IOSH. Additionally, be able to demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of the role through clear examples of past experiences. RSS Infrastructure offer a range of benefits including:20 days paid annual leave rising to 25 plus statutory bank holidaysContributory pension schemeLife assurancePrivate Medical CoverHealth Cash PlanCompany VanSick PayMobile PhoneLaptopFuel CardAbout usOur mission is to ensure that we make our clients operate more safely and achieve more productivity when on site, whether delivering new projects, track renewal programmes or maintenance of the rail infrastructure. We are not just another infrastructure company, but a trusted company who understands the value of partnerships and long standing business relationships, continually looking to deliver outstanding performance and customer service, and we remain as one of the market leading rail services groups within the UK.We believe in the value and contribution of individuals, respecting the diverse make up of our organisation and need people who want to make a difference to our clients and to the growth of the Group. Our teams are committed, supporting each other to meet the demands of an industry sector which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year. Working together to either plan, resource or deliver a range of services in to a highly demanding industry sector, that can be very reactive, challenging your skills to adapt quickly to new situations. A strong work ethic and a ‘Can Do’ attitude is the foundation of our business, we want people who can drive success and have a right first time, every time approach to their work life, without cutting corners and who understand the essence of safety and customer service. We are a people orientated business, nurturing, and investing in our staff and teams to become the best at what they do, creating managers and leaders of the future.As an equal opportunities employer, RSSI does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. As a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage reservists and veterans of the Armed Forces to apply for positions. For more information on how we strive to create equal opportunities and encourage under-represented groups to apply for roles and join us, visit our parent company website - Work for Us. Link