Health & Safety Officer

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,500 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK, we are delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. We work in the transport and energy sectors, providing consultancy, engineering and operations services for clients such as major airports, governments, regulators, cities and rail and road operators.

The award-winning M40 motorway stretches for 123km and links London, Oxford and Birmingham. Since 2018 Egis has ensured the smooth operation and safety of the motorway for the 100,000+ vehicles that travel on it each day.

Egis Road Operations M40 Ltd are looking for a Health & Safety Officer who will be responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of H&S activities and maintain standards of H&S in the work environment. They will sit in the QESH (Quality, Environment, Health & Safety) department reporting to the M40 QESH Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and carry out regular site safety audits, inspections and risk assessments. Document the findings and implement or assign the necessary corrective actions.
• Coordinate incident investigations, determine root causes and ensure appropriate improvement actions are put in place. Where required, complete any statutory notifications to the H&S Authority.
• Collate, process and maintain any data, records or other information required for H&S within Egis M40.
• Produce monthly internal and external H&S reports, identify trends, and explore and recommend potential improvement opportunities.
• Advise management on H&S laws, regulations and directives which affect the company and its employees.
• Facilitate the implementation, monitoring and review of the company’s H&S policies and assist with the development and implementation of new company safety procedures.
• Maintain and administer the company's safety manuals, procedures and other related H&S documents, including advising and assisting in the drafting and communication of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure that records of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment.
• Represent the M40 in all local, group and third-party H&S meetings.
• Ensure subcontractor H&S documents, processes and competencies are assessed, suitable and available.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance procedures and publications, and an ability to interpret relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to carry out effective investigations, audits and inspections, and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate.
• Proven ability to apply best practice to prevent or reduce injury.
• Fluent in English with a high level of communication skills, including written, oral and presentation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in maintaining ISO standards.
• Flexibility required.
• Full driver's license
• Positive, energetic and focused, with good organisational ability
• Experienced in working autonomously and within teams in a fast-paced environment
• Ideal candidate will be qualified in Health & Safety with 3 years’ experience in a similar highways’ environment
• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or Equivalent
• Understanding of ISO standards requirements, especially 45001:2018
• Knowledge of National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS) is desirable

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.