SHEF Specialist

Belfast, UK
Demob Job
Demob Job Reference: J2873

Job Title: SHEF Specialist

Location: Scotland & Northern Ireland (Field Based)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + Company Vehicle

Closing Date: Thursday 26th Jan 17

Introduction:
Our client is a leading supplier of facility services to the Ministry of Defence and they now have an immediate requirement for a SHEF Specialist to be based and travel around Dundee and the surrounding areas. You will provide support, advice and training to the Operational Management Teams which ensures that construction activities are carried out safely and in full compliance with the CDM 2015.

Suitable candidates who have previously served in the Armed Forces (Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force) and those with previous experience working on a Ministry of Defence (MoD) site could be of particular interest.

Please note that due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will be required to travel extensively between sites in Scotland with trips to Northern Ireland on a monthly basis. Candidates wishing to be considered for this role must be flexible in their approach to work and travel.

Responsibilities:
– Provide Health and Safety support, advice and general H&S training for all other none construction work activities, including where relevant, Soft FM, Grounds Maintenance and office work.
– Attend and effectively contribute to management meetings, produce monthly informative and analytical reports and undertake frequent site inspections to monitor compliance and taking decisive actions when necessary.
– Owning, maintaining and communicating any changes to client’s CDM 2015 and other procedures.
– Delivering general, none accredited health and safety training as required.
– Assisting the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor in the delivery of their duties.
– Facilitating CDM15 Design Workshops when required.
– Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled inspections of work activities across a large geographical area.
– Taking appropriate action where any Health & Safety management is failing.
– Writing and/or contributing to the contract and Business monthly Health & Safety report.
– Assisting Operational Managers where necessary in facilitating liaison / coordination / cooperation meetings.
– Reporting directly to the contract operations director any concerns regarding the implementation of CDM 2015 and other Health & Safety legislation.
– Supporting the Health & Safety audit regime ensuring that BS18001 accreditation is maintained.
– Liaise effectively between all CDM 2015 duty holders

Applicant Requirements:
– NEBOSH or equivalent Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
– NEBOSH Construction certificate.
– CDM Co-ordinator training.
– Membership of Association for Project Safety (APS) or equivalent body.
– Chartered Member of IOSH or equivalent body.
– Knowledge and experience of OHSAS 18001.
– Demonstrable knowledge of current and relevant Health & Safety legislation.
– Proactive approach towards the role.
– Capability to review and implement solutions as required.
– Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
– Highly organised and ability to prioritise workloads.
– Excellent communications skills.
– Flexible approach to travel between client’s sites.
– IT Literate – MS Office.
– Valid full UK driving licence.

Benefits:
– £40,000 to £45,000 annual salary.
– Company Pension Scheme.
– Company Vehicle.
– 25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory days.
– Opportunity to join an established and reputable company.
– Challenging and varied working environment