SHEF Manager

SHEF Manager

Birmingham

Salary £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance/ Car

The Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) Manager will support operations with guidance and solutions to ensure work activities of VIVO employees and their subcontractors in completed in a safe manner complying with current regulations and adhering to Safety Operating Procedures [SOP] held within VIVO and its parent companies.

The role focuses on Health, Safety, Environment, & Fire with the Built Estate Contracts in Defence based across the Southwest and/or Central regions of England, supporting Line Management on implementation of the Safety Management System.

The SHEF Manager will report to the Head of SHEF functionally but will also have a subject matter expert support & engagement relationship with Built Estate Operational personnel, & Contractors within designated contracts.

Key Accountabilities

This is a new role in a new business supporting the Built Estate Directorate, formed to deliver infrastructure, management of Built Estate, asset, facilities management and construction services into the UK Defence Sector. 

• Run project activities as agreed within the SHEF activities.
• Delivering general, none accredited health and safety training as required
• Assisting the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor in the delivery of their duties
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled inspections of work activities across a large geographical area
• Taking appropriate action where any H&S management is failing.
• Writing and/or contributing to the contract and business monthly H&S report
• Assisting operational managers where necessary in facilitating liaison
• Attend coordination / cooperation meetings with clients.

Supporting the health and safety audit regime ensuring that BS 45001 certification is maintained

• Support Sustainability initiatives across all contracts
• Support VIVO Zero Harm initiatives across all contracts

Qualifications:

• • Qualifications - NEBOSH Diploma or Construction/General Certificate or equivalent
  • NEBOSH Environmental Diploma / Certificate
  • P405 – Asbestos Management preferred
  • Fire Risk Assessment accredited qualification (IOSH / BSC etc:)
  • Membership of Association for Project Safety (APS) or Equivalent Organisation
  • Chartered Member of IOSH, or working towards
  • Recognised Auditor
  • Recognised Train the Trainer
  • Recognised Accident investigation techniques

Knowledge & Experience:

• Good communication skills
• Experience of H&S management in construction
• Demonstrable knowledge of current and relevant H&S legislation
• Presentation skills including delivery of training
• Data Analysis and Report Writing
• A good level of skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Full Driving Licence
• Designing and leading H&S Campaigns
• Environmental Management Qualification
• Experience in working on MOD Establishments
• Experience in operating to the BS 45001 standard
• Experience in chairing meetings

Location will be flexible, with home working where practical an option, but there will be requirements for travel within the UK to support the teams and activities of the business.