Head of Health and Safety

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Job description

You can be based in the UK or Europe with business travel to our international projects

About ISG

ISG is the world's most dynamic construction services company, delivering robust and future-proofed places that help people and businesses thrive. Our 2800 worldwide specialists deliver unbeatable customer experiences fueled by a fast-paced, ideas-driven culture. We specialise in fit-out, retail, technology and construction and deliver not just buildings, but also an exceptional delivery dynamic and strong customer relationships built on mutual trust, collaboration, and open communication.

Job Purpose

The Head of Health and Safety is responsible for health and safety matters across all ISG projects internationally, 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 countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia. They will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance and the implementation of ISG standards on allocated projects and Client frameworks in diverse construction workstreams including Construction, Engineering, Fit Out & Retail projects.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate an annual strategic plan to ensure continual improvement within the International businesses. Align the strategic plan for International 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.

Represent the International Division 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.

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 International 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 International 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 International 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 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 functionParticipate in and or chair key internal forums / workshops including monthly Health and Safety meetings and key supply chain workshops

Ensure the appropriate governance is in place for our International 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