The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for a HSE Manager to join our team at Devonport on a permanent basis. Safety, health and environmental protection have the highest priority at KAEFER UK.

The purpose of the role is to provide and manage the Health and Safety (H&S) function at KAEFER’s site in Devonport ensuring all are fully compliant with HSE regulations and company processes. In doing so, the H&S Managers purpose is a pro-active and effective approach to Health and Safety / Environment and quality.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Advise and assist site management in the preparation of safety and environmental plans, risk assessments and method statements for a large multi-disciplined contract and varying standalone projects in line with company and client KPIs
• Providing authoritative guidance on Health & Safety matters to all stakeholders
• Develop HSE Strategy for site alongside Head of HSE and General Manager, reporting weekly and monthly on progress
• Ensure the site and Operational Management Team are aware of applicable legal obligations and notified of changes in legal process
• Work with on site management in the development, delivery, implementation and maintenance of HSE policy and procedures such as the Kaefer Safe Start and Hazard Survey processes
• Prepare safety and environmental reports as required

• Conduct safety and environmental audit and inspections in accordance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and communicate opportunities of for improvement to Kaefer management and other project partners
• Produce HSE statistical and analytical reports for circulation to local and group Management in a timely manner as required by the business
• Prepare daily and weekly reports to Head of HSE and Business Unit General Manager
• Conduct loss event investigations and prepare reports for internal and external purposes
• Provide HSE advice and direction to on site management, staff and contractors and encourage a challenging type behaviour wherever possible
• Assist site management in the periodic preparation and presentation of seminars/training for clients, own employees and other interested stakeholders
• Own site specific HSE and compliance documents, responsible for improvement and maintenance in collaboration with client, General Manager and Head of HSE
• Liaise with Health & Safety Representatives on a regular basis ensuring consultation and participation of workforce
• Lead, mentor & manage HSE team on site, lead in promotion of Health, Wellbeing initiatives on site and drive behavioural culture change programs and retain a positive influence on site activities
• Where required, prepare and deliver training/presentations
• Manage relationship with client HSE teams
• Support the radiological management of site employees
• Advise the Operational Management Team in promoting best practice and the development of HSE process improvements

What You Will Bring

• Significant experience in a HSE role
• Experience of HSE in heavy industry, contract environment, construction projects
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work
• Clearly able to influence stakeholders within business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach with strict adherence to deadlines
• Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Safety Leadership competence including assuring compliance to statutory requirements 
• Ability to manage a team of HSE professionals
• Excellent information sharing ability and to adapt to audience
• Expert knowledge in HSE compliance and HSE regulations and demonstrable strong knowledge in HSE law
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent/NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate/NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent
• Recognised Management qualifications
• Member of IOSH - Chartered or working towards or equivalent

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect